Delicious Homemade Chocolate Cake Recipe

Indulge your sweet tooth with this scrumptious homemade chocolate cake. Made with rich cocoa powder and topped with a velvety chocolate frosting, this cake is moist, decadent, and perfect for any occasion. Whether you're celebrating a birthday or simply craving a slice of chocolate heaven, this recipe is sure to satisfy your dessert cravings. Plus, it's easy to make and requires just a few simple ingredients.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2/3 cup cocoa powder
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Make a well in the center.
3. Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the well. Beat the mixture until smooth and well combined.
4. Gradually add the boiling water to the batter while mixing on low speed. Mix until the batter is smooth.
5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. To make the frosting, cream the softened butter in a mixing bowl until smooth. Add the cocoa powder, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture until creamy and well combined.
9. Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
10. Serve and enjoy!

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