Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent goodness of this Easy Chocolate Cake. Perfect for any occasion, this moist and flavorful cake is a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Blend Boiling Water: Carefully stir in boiling water until combined.
- Bake: Divide batter into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Cool cakes before frosting and serving.
Notes
- This cake can be frosted with various options like chocolate buttercream or cream cheese frosting.
- You can also bake it as a single sheet cake in a 9×13-inch pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
