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Chocolate Layer Cake

This Chocolate Layer Cake is moist, rich, and perfect for any occasion. Indulge in its decadent frosting and fluffy texture.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
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
  • Offset spatula for frosting

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour your two 9-inch round cake pans.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk them together until well combined.
  4. Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed until everything is well blended.
  5. Slowly add the boiling water to the batter, mixing until well combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 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, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

This cake is delightful on its own, but it pairs beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh berries.