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Easy & Delicious Chocolate Cake Recipe: Perfect for Any Occasion

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Easy & Delicious Chocolate Cake Recipe: Perfect for Any Occasion

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Easy & Delicious Chocolate Cake Recipe: Perfect for Any Occasion

Name: Easy & Delicious Chocolate Cake Recipe: Perfect for Any Occasion
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour; 1 cup Granulated sugar; 1/2 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon Baking soda; 1 teaspoon Baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 2 Large eggs; 1 cup Milk; 1/2 cup Vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract; 1 cup Boiling water

Learn how to make a moist and delicious chocolate cake from scratch with this easy-to-follow tutorial. This classic recipe is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or a simple dessert. Follow along for step-by-step instructions and tips for a perfect bake every time.

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Final Frosted Chocolate Cake

Recipe Information

20m

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

50m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

350

Calories

Protein

50g

Carbs

17g

Fat

Freshly Baked Cake Cooling

Ingredients

Servings: 8

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Chocolate Cake Batter Ready

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch round baking pan.
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Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch round baking pan.
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Ensures cake doesn't stick and bakes evenly.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
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Sifting dry ingredients can prevent lumps.

3
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
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In a separate medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
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Ensures even distribution of wet components.
4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
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Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
5
Carefully pour the boiling water into the batter and stir until smooth. The batter will be thin.
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Carefully pour the boiling water into the batter and stir until smooth. The batter will be thin.
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This step makes the cake extra moist and rich.

6
Pour the thin batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
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Pour the thin batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
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Ensure an even layer for consistent baking.
7
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Don't open the oven door too early to prevent the cake from sinking.
8
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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Cooling completely prevents frosting from melting.

9
Once completely cooled, frost with your favorite chocolate frosting and decorate as desired. Slice and serve.
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Once completely cooled, frost with your favorite chocolate frosting and decorate as desired. Slice and serve.
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Ensure cake is fully cooled for best frosting results.

💡 Tip: Click on any step to mark it as completed and track your cooking progress!

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Easy & Delicious Chocolate Cake Recipe: Perfect for Any Occasion

Recipe Information

Ingredients

All-purpose flour

Granulated sugar

Unsweetened cocoa powder

Baking soda

Baking powder

Salt

Large eggs

Milk

Vegetable oil

Vanilla extract

Boiling water

Servings: 8

Instructions

Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch round baking pan.Preview10mPreviewPreheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch round baking pan.10m

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.Preview3mPreviewIn a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.3m

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.Preview2mPreviewIn a separate medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.2m

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.Preview3mPreviewPour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.3m

Carefully pour the boiling water into the batter and stir until smooth. The batter will be thin.Preview2mPreviewCarefully pour the boiling water into the batter and stir until smooth. The batter will be thin.2m

Pour the thin batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.Preview1mPreviewPour the thin batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.1m

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.Preview35mPreviewBake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.35m

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.Preview15mPreviewLet the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.15m

Once completely cooled, frost with your favorite chocolate frosting and decorate as desired. Slice and serve.Preview10mPreviewOnce completely cooled, frost with your favorite chocolate frosting and decorate as desired. Slice and serve.10m

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Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch round baking pan.
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10m
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Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch round baking pan.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
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3m
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3m

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
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2m
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In a separate medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
2m

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
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3m
Preview
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
3m

Carefully pour the boiling water into the batter and stir until smooth. The batter will be thin.
Preview
2m
Preview
Carefully pour the boiling water into the batter and stir until smooth. The batter will be thin.
2m

Pour the thin batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
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Pour the thin batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
1m

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
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35m
Preview
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
35m

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Preview
15m
Preview
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
15m

Once completely cooled, frost with your favorite chocolate frosting and decorate as desired. Slice and serve.
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10m
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Once completely cooled, frost with your favorite chocolate frosting and decorate as desired. Slice and serve.
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