Moist Chocolate Cake

Here’s a recipe for a moist chocolate cake:

Ingredients

For the Cake

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water

For the Frosting

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

For the Cake

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in the boiling water last. The batter will be thin.
4. Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Cool: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and cool completely on a wire rack.

For the Frosting

1. Beat Butter: In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
2. Add Cocoa Powder and Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, beating on low speed until well blended.
3. Add Cream and Vanilla: Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Beat on high speed for about 3 minutes, until the frosting is light and fluffy.

Assemble the Cake

1. Frost the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting over the top. Place the second cake layer on top, and spread frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
2. Decorate: Decorate as desired. You can add sprinkles, chocolate shavings, or any other decorations you like.
3. Serve: Slice and enjoy your moist chocolate cake!

Feel free to reach out if you need any modifications or additional tips!