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Chocolate Craving Cake

Indulge in this moist and fluffy chocolate cake that is a perfect treat for any occasion, bringing smiles all around with its rich chocolate flavor.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk Can be substituted with almond or oat milk.
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Final Ingredients
  • 1 cup boiling water May cause a very liquidy batter; this is normal.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mixing Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  2. In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Incorporate this mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  3. Carefully stir in the boiling water until smooth.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cooling and Frosting
  1. Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  2. Once cooled, frost with your favorite chocolate frosting or dust with powdered sugar if you prefer a lighter option.

Notes

Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.