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Homemade Chocolate Cake

Indulge in a rich and moist homemade chocolate cake that warms the soul, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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
Frosting
  • 1 cup chocolate frosting

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in the boiling water until everything is mixed (don’t worry if the batter looks thin, it’s supposed to!).
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
Baking
  1. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  2. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting and Serving
  1. Once cooled, spread chocolate frosting between the layers and on top of the cake.
  2. Slice and serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for about a week or freeze slices wrapped tightly for up to 3 months.