Classic chocolate cake

• For 12 people
• Preparation time (dont cuisson) : 60 minutes
• Cooking time : 30 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 3

Ingredients

• Cake
• For the frosting, see separate instructions.
• All-purpose flour : 2 cups
• Granulated sugar : 2 cups
• Unsweetened cocoa powder : 3/4 cup
• Baking powder : 2 teaspoons
• Baking soda : 1 teaspoon
• Salt : 1/2 teaspoon
• Eggs : 2
• Milk : 1 cup
• Vegetable oil : 1/2 cup
• Vanilla extract : 2 teaspoons
• Boiling water : 1 cup
• Frosting
  • Unsalted butter : 1 cup
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder : 3/4 cup
  • Confectioners' sugar : 3 cups
  • Milk : 1/2 cup
  • Vanilla extract : 1 teaspoon

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Steps

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix well until the batter is smooth.
• Stir in the boiling water gradually, mixing until the batter is well combined.
• Pour the batter evenly into 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.
• Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Frosting
• In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
• Add the cocoa powder and stir until well combined.
• Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
• In a separate bowl, sift the confectioners' sugar to remove any lumps.
• Gradually add the sifted confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to the saucepan. Mix well until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
• Once the cakes have cooled completely, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake.

Tips

• For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder instead of regular cocoa powder.
• Make sure to properly measure the flour by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling it off with a knife.
• To make the frosting extra smooth, you can use an electric mixer on low speed.

Information

• This classic chocolate cake is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply as a delicious treat.
• Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.