Description
This rich and moist chocolate cake is perfect for celebrating the best dad in your life. It’s easy to make and deliciously decadent, making it a great choice for any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in boiling water until the batter is well combined (the batter will be thin).
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can add chocolate chips to the batter before baking.
- This cake pairs well with chocolate frosting, whipped cream, or fresh berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 52
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 40
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