Here’s a simple and delicious chocolate cake recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 1 and 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) boiling water
For the frosting:
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
- 2/3 cup (55g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 and 1/2 cups (440g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Make the cake:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Gradually add the boiling water to the batter. The batter will be thin, but that’s okay!
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
3. Bake:
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
4. Make the frosting:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the milk and cocoa powder. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
- Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until smooth and well combined. If it’s too thick, add a little more milk, one tablespoon at a time.
5. Assemble the cake:
- Once the cakes have cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate.
- Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second cake layer on top.
- Frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
6. Serve and enjoy!
This cake is rich and moist, with a smooth, chocolatey frosting. You can also add chocolate chips or even a few berries for extra
