A moist chocolate cake with decadent frosting
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 ½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
For the Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 ½ cups powdered sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
3️⃣ Combine Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat until smooth, then stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).
4️⃣ Bake: Divide batter into pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
5️⃣ Cool Cakes: Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
6️⃣ Make Frosting: Beat butter until creamy. Gradually mix in powdered sugar and cocoa, then add milk and vanilla. Beat until fluffy.
7️⃣ Assemble & Frost: Spread frosting over the first layer, add the second, and coat the entire cake in rich chocolate frosting.
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