Chocolate Cake Recipe
Indulge in the rich, moist goodness of this classic Chocolate Cake. Perfect for any occasion, this homemade dessert is sure to impress your friends and family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to dry mixture. Beat until smooth.
- Add Boiling Water: Carefully stir in boiling water until combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes until done.
- Cool and Frost: Cool cakes, then frost before serving.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with brewed coffee.
- Pair with chocolate buttercream or ganache.
- Store at room temp for 3 days or refrigerate for longer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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