Chocolate Love Cake
A rich and moist chocolate cake that brings love to any occasion, easily customizable for any celebration.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mixing Dry Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
Mixing Wet Ingredients
- Add the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Beat everything on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
Add Boiling Water
- Carefully stir in the boiling water. The mixture will be thin; this is normal.
Baking
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
- Once the cakes are cooled, frost and decorate as desired.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, replace all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free options, use almond or oat milk. To reduce calories, substitute vegetable oil with unsweetened applesauce.