A rich, moist, and classic Chocolate Cake that’s soft, fluffy, and deeply chocolatey—perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or whenever the craving strikes.
Author:Emily
Ingredients
All-Purpose Flour: 1¾ cups
Granulated Sugar: 2 cups
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: ¾ cup
Baking Powder: 1½ teaspoons
Baking Soda: 1½ teaspoons
Salt: 1 teaspoon
Eggs: 2 large
Whole Milk: 1 cup
Vegetable Oil: ½ cup
Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons
Boiling Water: 1 cup
Instructions
Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch pans or one 9×13-inch pan.
Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry, then stir in boiling water until smooth.
Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
Assemble the Dish: Tap pans lightly to release air bubbles.
Cook to Perfection: Bake 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Finishing Touches: Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Serve and Enjoy: Frost or dust with powdered sugar before serving.