Description
Indulge in the rich and moist goodness of this homemade chocolate cake. Perfect for any celebration or simply as a delightful dessert to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Liquids:
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup brewed coffee (or additional boiling water for a milder flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture. Beat until smooth.
- Integrate Liquids: Gently stir in boiling water and brewed coffee. The batter will be thin.
- Bake: Divide batter between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Frost: Let cakes rest in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- Coffee enhances the chocolate flavor without overpowering it.
- For added decadence, frost with chocolate buttercream or ganache.
- This recipe can also be used for cupcakes; adjust baking time accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 59 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
