Homemade Chocolate Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cake Batter
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1 and 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
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1 and 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
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3/4 cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 large eggs
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1 cup (240ml) whole milk
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1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 cup (240ml) boiling water
→ Frosting
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1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
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3 and 1/2 cups (440g) powdered sugar
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1/2 cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/4 cup (60ml) milk
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Beat until smooth. Stir in the boiling water; the batter will be thin.
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Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
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In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with milk and vanilla extract. Beat until fluffy and smooth.
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Spread frosting on top of one cake layer. Stack the second layer on top and frost the entire cake. Serve and enjoy.