Classic Chocolate Cake

🍫 Classic Chocolate Cake

A timeless chocolate cake that is deeply moist, rich in cocoa flavor, and perfect on its own or served warm with a scoop of ice cream. The boiling water gives it an incredibly soft texture, while the optional chocolate frosting adds a silky, indulgent finish.

Ingredients

For the Cake

• 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup (240 ml) milk
• ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water

Chocolate Frosting (Optional)

• 1 cup (225 g) softened unsalted butter
• 3 ½ cups (440 g) powdered sugar
• ½ cup (50 g) cocoa powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¼–1/3 cup (60–80 ml) heavy cream or milk

This classic mixture of cocoa, sugar, and boiling water yields an incredibly tender crumb. The frosting adds a sweet, creamy contrast that complements the rich chocolate layers.

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