This is a rich, moist chocolate cake that is perfect for any special occasion. The cake is easy to make and the result is truly indulgent.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- For the frosting: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/3 cup whole milk, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cocoa, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla and mix until smooth.
- Stir in the boiling water until well combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cakes are cooling, make the frosting by beating the butter, powdered sugar, cocoa, milk, and vanilla until fluffy.
- Once the cakes are cool, frost one layer, top with the second layer, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Notes
- The cake batter will be very thin, but this is what makes the cake moist.
- Make sure to let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
- If the frosting is too thick, add a little more milk.
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