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Chocolate Cake

This Chocolate Cake is a rich and decadent dessert, perfect for any occasion, easy to make, and a favorite for lifting spirits.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour Sifted
  • 0.75 cups cocoa powder Unsweetened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk Room temperature
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
For the Chocolate Frosting
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Softened
  • 0.67 cups cocoa powder Unsweetened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.33 cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to your dry mixture. Beat on medium speed with a mixer for about 2 minutes.
  4. Carefully stir in the boiling water; the batter will be thin.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into two greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
Frosting
  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with the milk until you reach a spreadable consistency.
  3. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
  4. Spread frosting on top of one cake layer, place the other layer on top, and then frost the top and sides of the cake.

Notes

Don’t worry if your frosting isn’t perfect; a little rustic flair adds charm! If you want to kick up the cocoa flavor, use dark cocoa powder. Leftover cake can last in the fridge for up to a week.