Decadent Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Equipment
- 9-inch round cake pans (2)
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Cooling rack
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients in large bowl.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat for 2 minutes.
- Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).
- Pour into pans and bake 30-35 minutes.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to racks.
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients
- Don’t overmix the batter
- Test doneness with toothpick
- Let cool completely before frosting
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 450 | Fat: 18g | Carbs: 68g | Protein: 6g
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