Description
This rich and moist chocolate cake is the perfect treat for celebrating your dad. It’s easy to make and sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the boiling water until the batter is well combined (the batter will be thin).
- 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.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
Notes
- For extra moisture, brush the cooled cakes with a simple syrup before frosting.
- Use your favorite chocolate frosting to layer and decorate the cake.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 50
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