Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent goodness of a homemade Chocolate Cake. This moist and flavorful dessert is a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla and beat until smooth.
- Stir in Water: Carefully stir in boiling water until combined.
- Bake: Divide batter between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Cool and Frost: Cool cakes in pans, then frost with chocolate frosting before serving.
Notes
- This cake pairs well with chocolate buttercream, ganache, or cream cheese frosting.
- The boiling water enhances the cocoa flavor and moist texture of the cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
