Description
This decadent chocolate cake is a must-try! With its rich layers and creamy frosting, it’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 cups
- Granulated Sugar: 2 cups
- Cocoa Powder: ¾ cup
- Baking Powder: 1 ½ tsp
- Baking Soda: 1 ½ tsp
- Salt: 1 tsp
- Eggs: 2 large
- Milk: 1 cup
- Vegetable Oil: ½ cup
- Boiling Water: 1 cup
- Vanilla Extract: 1 tsp
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pans.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix well until smooth.
- Assemble the Dish: Gradually add the boiling water to the batter. The batter will be thin, but this is normal for a moist chocolate cake.
- Cook to Perfection: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Finishing Touches: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy: Frost the cake with your favorite chocolate frosting, slice, and serve!
Notes
- For extra moisture, add sour cream or buttermilk to the batter.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.