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Simple Moist Chocolate Cake

A simple and moist chocolate cake that's perfect for any occasion, made with rich cocoa powder and topped with your choice of frosting.

Maker: Fatima Chehab

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Simple Moist Chocolate Cake

Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

45 min

Servings

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1 hr 15 min estimated total time for 8 servings.

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Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 350°F (347°F).
  2. 2
    Prepare two 9-inch (23cm) round cake pans by greasing them and lining the bottoms with parchment paper.
  3. 3
    In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  4. 4
    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract.
  5. 5
    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, whisking until smooth.
  6. 6
    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  7. 7
    Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. 8
    Remove from the oven and let cool in the pans for 10 minutes.
  9. 9
    Transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. 10
    Once the cakes are completely cool, you can frost and decorate them as desired.