Decadent and rich chocolate cake that will satisfy any sweet tooth.

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Decadent and rich chocolate cake that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
80mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on May 16, 2024

This chocolate cake recipe is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fudgy texture, it is sure to become a family favorite. Whether you are a chocolate lover or not, this cake will impress everyone who tries it.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
  4. Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing them from the pans to cool completely.
  8. Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Did you know that chocolate was once used as currency by the Aztecs?
  • Chocolate cake is said to have been invented in 1764 by Dr. James Baker, who created the first modern chocolate cake recipe.
  • The record for the largest chocolate cake ever made weighed over 50,000 pounds!