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Chocolate Craving Cake: Ultimate Moist Chocolate Layer

A rich, moist, and intensely chocolate layer cake made with cocoa and boiling water, perfect for bakery-style results at home.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 and 3/4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup Cocoa powder
  • 2 cups Granulated sugar
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1 cup Whole milk
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Boiling water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla; mix on low speed.
  4. Beat on medium speed for two minutes until smooth.
  5. Stir in boiling water carefully to create a thin batter.
  6. Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
  7. Let the cakes cool in their pans for ten minutes before removing.
  8. Cool completely on wire racks before frosting.

Notes

For best results, measure ingredients precisely and ensure all wet ingredients are at room temperature.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 36g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

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