Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe – Soft & Moist Homemade Cake

Ingredients:

Dry Ingredients:

• 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour

• 1 ½ tsp baking powder

• 1 ½ tsp baking soda

• ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder

• 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar

• ½ tsp salt

Classic Chocolate Cake

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Cook:

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Ingredients:

Wet Ingredients:

• 2 large eggs

• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk

• ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup (240ml) boiling water

Instructions

1. Prepare Oven and Pans

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

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

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

1. In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

2. Stir in sugar until evenly combined.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients

1. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla.

2. Slowly add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until smooth.

3. Carefully stir in boiling water (batter will be thin – that’s normal).

4. Bake

1. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.

2. Bake 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

3. Cool 10 minutes in pans, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.

5. Frost and Serve

• Spread chocolate ganache or buttercream between layers and on top.

• Decorate with chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or fresh berries.

• Slice and enjoy!

Ingredients:

Frosting / Topping (Optional) :

• Chocolate ganache or buttercream frosting

• Chocolate shavings or sprinkles

8–10 slices

30–35 minutes

15 minutes