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The Most Amazing Chocolate Cake

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate cake that is fluffy, moist, and oh-so-chocolatey, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water This helps achieve moisture in the cake.
Frosting Ingredients (Optional)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup whole milk (or as needed)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather Your Ingredients: Measure everything beforehand to save time.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mixing
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture and mix until combined.
  3. Pour in boiling water and mix until smooth.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes.
  2. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean.
Cooling and Frosting
  1. Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  2. For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla.
  3. Adjust with milk for desired consistency.
Assembling
  1. Once cakes are cool, frost one layer, stack the second on top, and cover with frosting.

Notes

Avoid skipping the boiling water for moisture. Sifting cocoa powder can prevent lumps. You can double the recipe for a 4-layer cake.