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Chocolate Cake Recipe

Craving arich, indulgent dessert? This easy-to-follow chocolate cake recipe delivers adecadent, moist cake with the perfect balance of sweetness and cocoa flavor.Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just satisfying your chocolatecravings, this cake is sure to impress. With step-by-step instructions andsimple ingredients, you'll bake a show-stopping chocolate cake every time, evenif you're new to baking. Download the recipe now and enjoy a homemade chocolatecake that’s deliciously satisfying and easy to make like a pro.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, French
Servings 6 people
Calories 371 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 200 grams All-purpose flour For the Cake
  • 200 grams Granulated sugar For the Cake
  • 75 grams Unsweetened cocoa powder For the Cake
  • 1.5 teaspoon Baking powder For the Cake
  • 1.5 teaspoon Baking soda For the Cake
  • 1 teaspoon Salt For the Cake
  • 2 Large eggs For the Cake
  • 240 ml Milk For the Cake
  • 120 ml Vegetable oil For the Cake
  • 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract For the Cake
  • 240 ml Boiling water For the Cake
  • 150 grams Unsalted butter, softened For the Frosting
  • 300 grams Powdered sugar For the Frosting
  • 75 grams Unsweetened cocoa powder For the Frosting
  • 60 ml Milk For the Frosting
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract For the Frosting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Oven:
    Action: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.Details: Start by turning on your oven to allow it to reach the desired temperature while you prepare the batter. Greasing the cake pans with butter or cooking spray helps prevent the cake from sticking. You can also line the bottoms with parchment paper for easier removal.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients:
    Action: In a bowl, mix together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.Details: Use a whisk or a sifter to combine these ingredients thoroughly. This step ensures that the baking powder and soda are evenly distributed throughout the flour, which is crucial for the cake’s rise. Cocoa powder should also be mixed well to avoid clumps.
  • Whisk Wet Ingredients:
    Action: In another bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until well combined.Details: Start with the sugar and eggs, whisking them together until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then add the milk, oil, and vanilla extract, continuing to whisk until fully incorporated. This mixture will create a moist and flavorful base for your cake.
  • Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
    Action: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.Details: It’s important to mix gently at this stage. Overmixing can lead to a dense cake. Add the dry mixture in parts, stirring gently until you no longer see dry flour. The batter should be slightly lumpy, which is perfectly fine.
  • Divide the Batter:
    Action: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.Details: Use a spatula to scrape the batter out of the mixing bowl, ensuring each pan gets an equal amount. You can use a kitchen scale for precision if desired. This helps the cakes bake evenly.
  • Bake the Cakes:
    Action: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.Details: Place the cake pans in the preheated oven on the middle rack. Keep an eye on them as baking times can vary based on your oven. The cakes are done when they spring back lightly when touched, and a toothpick comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
  • Cool the Cakes:
    Action: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.Details: After removing the cakes from the oven, allow them to sit in the pans for a few minutes. This helps them set and makes them easier to remove. After 10 minutes, carefully invert the pans onto the wire rack. Allowing them to cool completely on the rack helps prevent sogginess.