Description
Homemade Chocolate Cake. This recipe yields a rich, moist chocolate cake with smooth homemade chocolate frosting. It is simple enough for beginners to master.
Ingredients
- Cake:
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup boiling water
- Chocolate Frosting:
- ½ cup butter softened
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 pinch salt
- 6-8 Tbsp milk
Instructions
- Line two 9″ round pans with parchment paper and spray with non-stick spray. Preheat oven to 350°.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk in the milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla till smooth. Stir in the boiling water, mixing till smooth.
- Divide batter evenly between the two pans. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or till toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes in the pans, then invert onto cooling racks.
- Cool completely. Wrap each cake in plastic wrap and freeze if desired.
- Place one cake on a cake stand or serving tray. Spread about a cup of frosting on the top. Place the other cake on top.
- Frost sides and top of the cake. Serve immediately or cover and let sit overnight.
- For frosting, beat all ingredients in a bowl till smooth, adding enough milk to get a spreadable consistency.
Notes
- This chocolate cake is rich, moist, and perfect for any occasion.
- The frosting uses milk to achieve a spreadable consistency; adjust as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American