Description
Classic Chocolate Cake is a delightful dessert that brings joy with every bite. This rich and moist cake, topped with fluffy chocolate frosting, is perfect for celebrations or a simple weekday treat. Its deep cocoa flavor awakens nostalgia while being incredibly easy to make, making it ideal for bakers of all skill levels. Indulge in this classic recipe that combines comfort and decadence seamlessly.
Ingredients
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- 1 ? cups all-purpose flour
- ? cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ? tsp baking powder
- 1 ? tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ? cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C). Grease two round cake pans and dust lightly with flour.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks. Frost with chocolate frosting once cooled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg