Chocolate Cake
This rich and moist chocolate cake is perfect for any celebration or just a sweet treat!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.75 cups regular all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 eggs (~55-65g each)
- 1 cup milk ((low or full fat))
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil ((or canola))
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until lump-free.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until just combined.
- Carefully stir in boiling water until well combined.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
For an extra moist cake, ensure to mix in the boiling water carefully.