Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this rich and decadent chocolate cake. Perfectly moist and layered with velvety chocolate frosting, this delightful dessert is sure to impress at any occasion. Whether celebrating a birthday or unwinding after a long day, this cake creates sweet memories that will last a lifetime. Dive into the warm aroma of chocolate as you bake, and enjoy every bite surrounded by loved ones.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/soy milk)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or coconut oil)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round baking pans and dust with cocoa powder.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients while stirring gently until just combined.
- Carefully stir in boiling water until fully incorporated; the batter will be thin.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg