Here's the simple recipe of baking delicious chocolate cake
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 1 and 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 and 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 and 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) boiling water or hot coffee (enhances chocolate flavor)
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 5 cups (600g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk or heavy cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans or line them with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until smooth.
- Add boiling water: Stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but that's okay! If using, fold in the sour cream for extra moisture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans. Divide it evenly between the two pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes: Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Chocolate Frosting:
You can top this cake with your favorite frosting, such as chocolate ganache, buttercream, or whipped cream.
Enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate cake!
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eshal shahid
I eshal shahid write about baking.I’m passionate about turning baking into a delightful adventure. Here, you’ll find easy-to-follow recipes, handy tips, and creative ideas to help you create mouthwatering treats.. sweet success!
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