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Chocolate Cake From Scratch

A rich and moist chocolate cake perfect for any celebration or just a sweet treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water

Equipment

  • Two 9-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
  5. Carefully stir in the boiling water.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes.
  9. Transfer the cakes to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

This cake is delicious on its own or can be paired with ice cream, whipped cream, or chocolate ganache.