Chocolate Cake Recipe

recipe for a chocolate cake

Ingredients:

• 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 and 3/4 cups granulated sugar

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup milk

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

• 2 large eggs

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1 cup hot water

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans with cooking spray.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
4. Add the hot water to the batter and stir until the batter is smooth.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
6. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 5-10 minutes before removing them from the pans and placing them on a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Once the cakes have cooled, you can frost them with your favorite frosting and decorate them with sprinkles, chocolate chips, or any other toppings you like.

Enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate cake!