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Chocolate Cake

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A rich, moist, and deeply chocolaty cake that’s easy to make yet tastes bakery-quality, perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any chocolate craving.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water or hot coffee

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
  4. Slowly stir in boiling water or hot coffee until batter is thin and well combined.
  5. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
  6. Bake 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. Frost with chocolate buttercream, ganache, or desired frosting.

Notes

  • Add chocolate chips to batter for extra richness.
  • Replace water with strong brewed coffee for deeper flavor.
  • Add raspberry jam between layers for a fruity twist.
  • Use whipped cream frosting for a lighter finish.
  • Store covered at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.

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