No-fail Moist Chocolate Cake

The first chocolate cake recipe dates back to 1764, when Dr. James Baker discovered how to make chocolate by grinding cocoa beans between two massive circular millstones.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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No-fail Moist Chocolate Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 cup Granulated sugar
• ³⁄₄ cup Cocoa powder
• 1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Boiling water

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
4. Stir in boiling water. The batter will be thin.
5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Frost the cake with your favorite frosting and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 35g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.