This old-fashioned chocolate cake recipe is a timeless favorite that will transport you back to the good old days of traditional baking. The rich chocolate flavor and moist, tender crumb make it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Stir in the boiling water, the batter will be thin but that's okay.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before turning them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting and enjoy!
