Name: Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup milk; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup boiling water

Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe

Celinka Gantt Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Easy Chocolate Cake

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup boiling water

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add in the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Gradually add in the boiling water, mixing until the batter is smooth.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, you can frost the cake with your favorite frosting or enjoy it as is.

Nutrition

Calories : 280kcal
Total Fat : 11g
Saturated Fat : 2g
Cholesterol : 2mg
Sodium : 300mg
Total Carbohydrates : 42g
Dietary Fiber : 3g
Sugar : 22g
Protein : 4g

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