MY COOKING BLOG : DAY 1 

HOW TO MAKE A CHOCOLATE CAKE🎂

Classic Chocolate Cake Recipe

Yields: 12 servings Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 30-35 minutes

Ingredients:

For the cake:

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

For the frosting:

Instructions:

Make the cake:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.  
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla.  
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Stir in the boiling water until incorporated.  
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.  
  8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.  

Make the frosting:

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Stir in the cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Frost the cooled cakes with the frosting.

Enjoy your homemade chocolate cake!

Tip: For a richer flavour, use dark cocoa powder. You can also add a cup of chopped chocolate chips to the batter.


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