Description
A rich and decadent cake featuring moist chocolate layers stacked with smooth chocolate frosting, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup dark cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in boiling water until well combined (the batter will be thin).
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of chocolate frosting over the top.
- Place the second layer on top and continue to frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature for the best results. Use high-quality cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, dessert, birthday cake, celebration cake