Chocolate Cake Recipe

Inspired by Merchant Madison

Time1h

Serves12

Rich chocolate cake with a creamy chocolate frosting.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

1 3/4 cups 00 bread flour

2 cups granulated sugar

3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tsp Baking powder

1 1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

2 large Eggs

1 cup whole milk

1/2 cups Tuscany sunflower oil

2 tsp Watkins vanilla extract

1 cup boiling water

Method

Cake Directions

Prepare the Oven and Pans

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well combined.

Add Wet Ingredients

Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes. Stir in the boiling water until well combined.

Bake the Cakes

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared 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 to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the Frosting

In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with milk. Stir in vanilla extract until smooth.

Frost the Cakes

Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate and spread frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.

Serve

Slice and serve the chocolate cake. Enjoy!