Decadent Dark Chocolate Cake
This cake is a chocoholic's dream. Rich, moist, and indulgent with a deep cocoa flavor, it's perfect for special occasions or any time you need a chocolate fix.
ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- 2.
Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- 3.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 4.
Add in the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix on medium speed until well combined, about 2 minutes.
- 5.
Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- 6.
Fold in the chocolate chips, if using.
- 7.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- 8.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- 9.
Let the cakes cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes, then remove from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 10.
Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar, if desired.
- 11.
Serve and enjoy!
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