Here’s a simple and delicious chocolate cake recipe for you:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
For the Cake:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients:
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until well combined.
- Add Boiling Water:
- Stir in the boiling water (the batter will be thin). Mix until smooth.
- Bake:
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool:
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
For the Frosting:
- Make the Frosting:
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with milk. Mix until smooth and spreadable. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Frost the Cake:
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Serve:
- Slice and enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate cake!
Feel free to decorate with chocolate shavings or sprinkles if desired! Enjoy!
