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Chocolate Cake

A rich, moist and classic homemade chocolate cake perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cup cocoa powder
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot water
Chocolate Frosting
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 3.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup milk

Equipment

  • Cake pans
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C and prepare cake pans.
  2. Mix dry ingredients, then add wet ingredients and combine.
  3. Add hot liquid, bake, cool, prepare frosting, and assemble cake.

Notes

Use hot coffee instead of water for deeper chocolate flavor.