Simple Homemade Chocolate Cake Recipe


#### Ingredients:

- 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour

- 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar

- 3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder

- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

- 1 teaspoon salt

- 2 large eggs

- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk

- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil

- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

- 1 cup (240ml) boiling water


#### Instructions:


1. **Preheat the Oven:**

   - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

   - Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans (or line with parchment paper).


2. **Mix the Dry Ingredients:**

   - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.


3. **Add the Wet Ingredients:**

   - Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.

   - Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth and well combined.


4. **Add Boiling Water:**

   - Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be very thin, but this is normal.


5. **Bake the Cakes:**

   - Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.

   - Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.


6. **Cool the Cakes:**

   - Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes.

   - Remove from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.


#### Optional Chocolate Buttercream Frosting:


##### Ingredients:

- 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened

- 3 1/2 cups (440g) powdered sugar

- 1/2 cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder

- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream

- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

- A pinch of salt


##### Instructions:

1. **Beat the Butter:**

   - In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy, about 1-2 minutes.


2. **Add the Sugar and Cocoa:**

   - Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, one cup at a time, beating on low speed until fully incorporated.


3. **Add the Cream and Vanilla:**

   - Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.

   - Beat on high speed for 3-4 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy.


4. **Frost the Cake:**

   - Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake.

   - Place the second cake on top and frost the top and sides of the cake as desired.


Enjoy your homemade chocolate cake!