Homemade Chocolate Cake 🍫❤️
For the Cake:
1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour 🌾
1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar 🧂
3/4 cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder 🍫
1 1/2 tsp baking powder 🧁
1 1/2 tsp baking soda ✨
1/2 tsp salt 🧂
2 large eggs 🥚🥚
1 cup (240ml) whole milk 🥛
1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil 🌻
2 tsp vanilla extract 🍦
1 cup (240ml) boiling water 🔥
For the Frosting:
1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened 🧈
3 1/2 cups (440g) powdered sugar 🍬
1/2 cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder 🍫
1/4 cup (60ml) milk 🥛
2 tsp vanilla extract 🍦
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
Prepare the Batter:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix on medium speed until smooth.
Stir in the boiling water (batter will be thin).
Bake:
Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cakes:
Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Make the Frosting:
Beat softened butter until creamy.
Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder while mixing on low.
Add milk and vanilla, then beat on high speed until fluffy.
Assemble the Cake:
Spread frosting over one cooled cake layer. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides.
Serve & Enjoy:
Slice and savor this rich, chocolaty masterpiece! 🍰❤️