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Classic Chocolate Cake Recipe

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• 1½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
• ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup (240ml) boiling water (or hot coffee for extra richness)

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For the Chocolate Frosting:

• 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
• 3½ cups (440g) powdered sugar, sifted
• ½ cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ cup (60ml) milk or heavy cream

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Instructions

1. Make the Cake:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
4. Carefully stir in the boiling water (batter will be thin).
5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
6. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.

2. Make the Frosting:

1. In a large bowl, beat butter until smooth and creamy.
2. Sift in powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Add salt.
3. Add vanilla and milk, a little at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
4. Beat until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).

3. Assemble:

1. Place one cake layer on a plate or stand.
2. Spread a thick layer of frosting on top.
3. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides.
4. Decorate as desired – with sprinkles, fruit, or shaved chocolate!