Classic Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the rich and velvety delight of this Classic Chocolate Cake, a timeless favorite that evokes sweet memories of celebrations. With its deep cocoa flavor and smooth frosting, each slice is a perfect treat for birthdays, family gatherings, or simply a well-deserved dessert any day. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures that even novice bakers can impress with a show-stopping cake that brings joy to every occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup hot water
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and hot water until smooth.
- Combine the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined; do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with your favorite chocolate frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg