Chocolate Cake Made Easy: Indulge in Homemade Delight
Discover how to make a delicious chocolate cake with simple ingredients and easy steps.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in boiling water until well combined.
- Pour batter into greased and floured pans.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Chocolate Cake, Homemade Cake, Dessert