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Delicious Chocolate Birthday Cake You’ll Want to Make!

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  • Author: Abby
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A rich and moist chocolate cake perfect for celebrating birthdays with friends and family.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 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 vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  3. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
  5. Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on a wire rack.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder.
  • Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
  • This cake can be frosted with chocolate ganache or buttercream.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg