Classic Recipe for Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake

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

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
4. Stir in the boiling water, the batter will be thin but that's okay.
5. 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.
6. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before turning them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting and enjoy!

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