Here’s a recipe for a classic chocolate cake:
Ingredients:
- For the dry ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- For the wet ingredients:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Incorporate boiling water: Slowly stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Divide batter: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost: Once the cakes are completely cooled, frost them with your favorite chocolate frosting.
Tips:
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- To make the cake even more moist, add 1 cup of sour cream to the batter.
- For a decadent chocolate frosting, try this recipe:
- Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Instructions:
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the cocoa powder, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cake layers and enjoy!
- Ingredients:
Enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate cake!
