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Chocolate Cake

A rich and moist chocolate cake with a decadent chocolate frosting.

Prep Time

25 minutes

Cook Time

35 minutes

Total Time

1 hour

Difficulty

Medium

Skills Required

Baking, Frosting

Ingredients & Nutrition

450 kcal

Calories

5g

Protein

25g

Fat

55g

Carbs

3g

Fiber

40g

Sugar

400mg

Sodium

  • 2 cups Flour
  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Cocoa Powder
  • 2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Boiling Water
  • 1 recipe Chocolate Frosting

Equipment Needed

Let AI Suggest Variations

  • Add a teaspoon of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.
  • Use a different frosting, like cream cheese or peanut butter.
  • Fill the layers with raspberry jam.
  • Make cupcakes instead of a layer cake.

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.

4. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).

5. Pour evenly into prepared pans.

6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

8. Frost with chocolate frosting.