Servings: 12 people
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $20
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Rubber spatula
- Baking pans
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
- Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in boiling water (the batter will be thin).
- Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes.
- Transfer cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
This cake is perfect for personalizing with themes that suit the recipient's interests! Consider adding custom toppings or designs to make it even more special.
For a lighter cake, you can replace the oil with applesauce and use egg whites instead of whole eggs.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 10mg
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