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The Most Amazing Chocolate Cake

This incredible chocolate cake is moist, fluffy, and perfect for any gathering, topped with your favorite chocolate frosting or ganache.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk Can be substituted with buttermilk or almond milk.
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Other
  • 1 cup boiling water

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until fully blended.
  3. Add the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mix. Beat everything on medium speed for about 2 minutes until well combined.
  4. Carefully stir in the boiling water. The mixture will look thin but this ensures a moist cake.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Once done, cool the cakes in the pans for about 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
  3. Once cooled, frost with your favorite chocolate frosting or ganache, and then slice to share.

Notes

Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. For longer storage, freeze wrapped pieces for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or in the oven at a low temperature.