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Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe

Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Indulge in the rich, moist goodness of this Easy Chocolate Cake. A simple yet decadent dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups granulated sugar

Wet Ingredients:

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Additional:

  • 1 cup boiling water

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: Sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add sugar.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: Mix in eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Add boiling water: Carefully incorporate boiling water into the batter.
  5. Bake: Divide batter into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes.
  6. Cool and frost: Cool cakes before frosting as desired.

Notes

  • This cake complements well with chocolate ganache, buttercream, or cream cheese frosting.
  • Can be made as a sheet cake in a 9×13-inch pan.

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