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Chocolate Cake

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A rich, moist, and classic Chocolate Cake that’s soft, fluffy, and deeply chocolatey—perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or whenever the craving strikes.

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

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch pans or one 9×13-inch pan.
  2. 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.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Tap pans lightly to release air bubbles.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Bake 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Finishing Touches: Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Frost or dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • Use high-quality cocoa for rich flavor.
  • Don’t overmix to keep the crumb soft.
  • Cool completely before frosting.
  • Add espresso powder for deeper chocolate notes.