Easy Chocolate Cake
Ingredients:
– 1 cups all-purpose flour
– cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 tsp baking powder
– 1 tsp baking soda
– 1 tsp salt
– 2 cups granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup whole milk
– cup vegetable oil
– 2 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 cup boiling water
Chocolate Frosting:
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 3 cups powdered sugar
– cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– cup heavy cream more if needed
– 2 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line the bottoms with parchment paper.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
3. Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Mix batter: Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, mixing until just combined. Stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thinthis helps create a moist cake.
5. Bake the cakes: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Prepare the frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with heavy cream. Add the vanilla extract and beat on high until light and fluffy. If needed, add more cream to reach your desired consistency.
7. Frost the cake: Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a thick layer of frosting on top, then add the second layer. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
8. Serve: Slice and enjoy your rich, moist chocolate cake!
Nutritional Information:
– Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes
– Kcal: 450 kcal per serving Servings: 12 servings
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