Here’s a delicious and simple chocolate cake recipe, along with a picture!
Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
For the cake:
1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 eggs
1 cup (240ml) whole milk
½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup (240ml) boiling water
For the chocolate frosting:
1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
3 ½ cups (440g) powdered sugar
½ cup (45g) cocoa powder
½ tsp salt
½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch (23cm) cake pans.
2️⃣ In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3️⃣ Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
4️⃣ Slowly add boiling water, stirring until smooth. The batter will be thin.
5️⃣ Divide batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
6️⃣ Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7️⃣ Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Frosting:
1️⃣ Beat butter until creamy.
2️⃣ Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt, mixing slowly at first, then increasing speed.
3️⃣ Pour in heavy cream and vanilla. Beat until fluffy.
4️⃣ Frost the cooled cakes and enjoy!
