Chocolate cake

Certainly! Here’s a classic recipe for a delicious chocolate cake:

Classic Chocolate Cake:

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 and 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

For the Chocolate Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt

Instructions:

For the Cake:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
4. Add Boiling Water: Gradually add the boiling water to the batter, mixing well. The batter will be thin, but that’s okay.
5. Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Chocolate Frosting:

1. Cream Butter and Cocoa: In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and cocoa powder until smooth.
2. Add Sugar and Liquid Ingredients: Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, and beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Beat until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
3. Frost the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cooled, frost the top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the entire cake.
4. Optional: Decorate as Desired: Decorate the cake as desired with additional frosting, chocolate shavings, or sprinkles.
5. Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve your delicious homemade chocolate cake!

This classic chocolate cake is moist, rich, and perfect for any occasion. Enjoy!