Description
A rich and indulgent chocolate cake that’s perfect for any occasion, topped with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until mixed well.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in boiling water until combined; the batter will be thin.
- Pour evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Check with a toothpick, it should come out clean when done.
- Let the cakes cool for 10 minutes in the pans before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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