Easy Chocolate Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cake Batter
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2 large eggs
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1 cup (240ml) boiling water
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1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
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1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 and 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 and 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
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1 cup (240ml) whole milk
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3/4 cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder
→ Frosting
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1/4 cup (60ml) milk
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1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/2 cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder
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3 and 1/2 cups (440g) powdered sugar
# Instructions:
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Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Coat two 9-inch round pans with a light layer of grease and a dusting of flour.
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In a big bowl, stir together baking powder, flour, sugar, salt, cocoa powder, and baking soda until well blended.
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Pour eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla into the dry ingredients. Blend until smooth. Slowly stir in boiling water—it’ll be runny.
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Split the mix between the pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a skewer poked in the middle comes out dry.
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After baking, let the cakes rest in the pans for about 10 minutes. Move them to cooling racks until fully cool.
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Whip up the butter until it’s nice and creamy. Gradually add cocoa and powdered sugar. Alternate adding milk and vanilla while beating until fluffy.
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Spread frosting over the first layer. Place the second layer on top and cover everything with frosting. Slice and enjoy.