Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1.75 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 cups of granulated sugar, 0.75 cups of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1.5 tsp of baking powder, 1.5 tsp of baking soda, and 1 tsp of salt. Whisk together until well mixed.
- 3
Combine Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, beat 2 large eggs. Then add 1 cup of whole milk, 0.5 cups of vegetable oil, and 2 tsp of vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Stir in 1 cup of boiling water into the batter until smooth; the batter will be thin.
- 6
Pour and Bake
Evenly divide the batter between the two prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
