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The Best Chocolate Cake (ever)

This is the best homemade chocolate cake recipe that I have found. Its easy and turns out great every time.

Ingredients

  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup  unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp  baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp espresso powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp  vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • chocolate Buttercream frosting recipe

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare two 9-inch cake pans by spraying with baking spray or buttering and lightly flouring
  • For the cake: add flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt and espresso powder to a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk through to combine or, using your paddle attachment, stir through flour mixture until combined well.
  • Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla to flour mixture and mix together on medium speed until well combined. Reduce speed and carefully add boiling water to the cake batter. Beat on high speed for about 1 minute to add air to the batter
  • Distribute cake batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick or cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes, remove from the pan and cool completely.
  • Frost cake with chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Notes

Works great for cupcakes too!