14/02/2025
Here’s a simple and delicious **chocolate cake recipe ! 🍫🎂
# # # **Ingredients**
# # # # For the Cake:
- 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (240ml) milk
- ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) boiling water
# # # # For the Chocolate Frosting:
- 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 ½ cups (300g) powdered sugar
- ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream or milk
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Instructions**
1. Prepare the Cake:**
1. Preheat the oven to **350°F (175°C)**. Grease and flour two 9-inch (23cm) cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
4. Slowly stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth. It will be thin, but that’s normal!
5. Divide the batter evenly between the two pans.
6. Bake for **30-35 minutes**, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for **10 minutes**, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
2. Make the Frosting:**
1. In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy and smooth.
2. Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix on low speed at first, then increase to medium.
3. Add vanilla extract and heavy cream/milk. Beat until fluffy and spreadable.
3. Assemble the Cake:**
1. Place one cake layer on a plate and spread frosting on top.
2. Add the second layer and frost the top and sides.
3. Decorate with chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or fruit if desired.
Enjoy your **homemade chocolate cake!** 🍫✨
