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chocolate cake

A rich and moist chocolate cake perfect for all occasions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually add boiling water to the batter, mixing continuously. The batter will be thin.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pans and 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 transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

This classic chocolate cake is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any sweet craving.