Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate cake experience with this easy-to-follow recipe. Bursting with rich chocolate flavor and a moist texture, this cake is perfect for any celebration or a cozy night in. Topped with your favorite frosting, it’s sure to impress everyone at the table. Gather your ingredients and prepare for a delightful baking adventure that will fill your home with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked chocolate goodness.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 37g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg