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An Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe KAYNULI
An Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe KAYNULI from kaynuli.com

Description

Who doesn't love a good chocolate cake? This easy chocolate cake recipe is perfect for any occasion or just when you're craving something sweet. It's moist, rich, and deliciously chocolaty. Plus, it's simple to make, even for beginners. With just a few basic ingredients and some easy-to-follow steps, you can have a homemade chocolate cake in no time.

Prep Time

Prep time for this recipe is about 20 minutes. This includes gathering all the ingredients, measuring them out, and preparing the baking pans.

Cook Time

Cook time for this recipe is about 30-35 minutes, depending on your oven. Make sure to check the cake with a toothpick or cake tester to ensure it's cooked all the way through.

Ingredients

For the cake: - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 2 cups sugar - 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder - 2 teaspoons baking powder - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda - 1 teaspoon salt - 1 cup milk - 1/2 cup vegetable oil - 2 large eggs - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract - 1 cup boiling water For the frosting: - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened - 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder - 3 cups powdered sugar - 1/3 cup milk - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

- Two 9-inch round cake pans - Mixing bowls - Whisk or electric mixer - Measuring cups and spoons - Spatula - Cooling rack

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease the cake pans with cooking spray or butter. 2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 3. Add the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix well with an electric mixer or whisk until the batter is smooth. 4. Slowly add the boiling water to the batter and mix until well combined. 5. Pour the batter into the prepared pans evenly. 6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. 7. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. 8. Remove the cakes from the pans and let them cool completely on a wire rack. For the frosting: 1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until smooth. 2. Add the cocoa powder and beat until well combined. 3. Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to the bowl and beat until the frosting is smooth and creamy. 4. Once the cakes have cooled completely, use a spatula to frost the top of one cake. 5. Place the second cake on top of the first and continue frosting the top and sides of the cake until it's fully covered.

Notes

- Make sure to measure the flour and cocoa powder accurately to avoid a dry or dense cake. - If you don't have two cake pans, you can bake the cakes one at a time. - To make the cake extra moist, you can brush each layer with simple syrup before frosting. - You can also add chocolate chips or nuts to the batter for extra texture.

Nutrition Info

This recipe makes 12 servings. Each serving contains approximately: - Calories: 490 - Fat: 21g - Saturated Fat: 11g - Cholesterol: 62mg - Sodium: 474mg - Carbohydrates: 77g - Fiber: 3g - Sugars: 58g - Protein: 5g

Recipe FAQ

Q: Can I use a different type of flour for this recipe? A: All-purpose flour works best for this recipe, but you can use cake flour or gluten-free flour if needed. Q: Can I make this cake ahead of time? A: Yes, you can bake the cake a day ahead of time and store it in an airtight container at room temperature. Frost the cake the day you plan to serve it. Q: Can I use a different type of frosting? A: Yes, you can use any frosting you like. Cream cheese frosting, buttercream frosting, or whipped cream frosting would all work well.

Recipe Tips

- Make sure to use room temperature ingredients to ensure the batter mixes well. - Don't overmix the batter or the cake will be tough. Mix until just combined. - Let the cakes cool completely before frosting to avoid melting the frosting. - Use a serrated knife to level the cakes before frosting for a more even cake.

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