Servings: 12 people
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $20
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Stand mixer or hand mixer
- Parchment paper
- 3 (9-inch) cake pans
- Sifter or fine mesh sieve
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-processed recommended
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons real vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease three 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the sugar and butter for about 5 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with milk and vanilla.
- Carefully stir in boiling water until well combined (the batter will be thin).
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto cooling racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat softened butter until fluffy, then gradually mix in powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and cream until reaching the desired consistency.
- Level the cooled cake layers and assemble with frosting between layers, then frost the top and sides.
Notes
Use high-quality cocoa powder and real vanilla extract for the best flavor. To enhance richness, consider adding a layer of ganache between the cake layers. Frosting can be adjusted for consistency; beat longer for a smoother texture. For extra moisture, brush the baked layers with simple syrup before frosting if desired. This recipe can be adapted to be vegan by using flax eggs, coconut oil, and plant-based milk. Store the cake at room temperature for up to two days, or refrigerate for five days.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3mg
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