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chocolate cake

This rich and moist chocolate cake is perfect for any celebration. Made with high-quality cocoa and layered with creamy frosting, it's a guaranteed hit!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs large eggs
  • 1 cups buttermilk
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cups boiling water

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
  4. Gradually add boiling water to the batter, mixing continuously. The batter will be thin.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely before frosting.

Notes

This cake pairs wonderfully with a chocolate ganache or vanilla buttercream.