Deliciously Quick Thirty Minute Cocoa Cake with Cocoa Frosting Recipe

Indulge in a homemade cocoa cake with a rich and creamy cocoa frosting that can be made in just thirty minutes. This recipe is perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings in a hurry.

Ingredients

• 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 and 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
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, 3/4 cup cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
4. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour batter into prepared pans.
5. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. To make the frosting, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat.
7. Stir in 1/4 cup cocoa; remove from heat. Beat in powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
8. Let cakes cool completely before frosting and serving.

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