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Amberly Vahn

Decadent Chocolate Cake for Holiday Gatherings

This chocolate cake is a delightful and moist dessert, perfect for holiday gatherings!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Group: Dry Ingredients
  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed)
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Group: Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well blended.
  3. Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed for about two minutes until smooth.
  4. Slowly stir in boiling water until well combined; the batter will be thin.
  5. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick.
  6. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

This chocolate cake stays fresh and moist for days, making it perfect for leftovers or meal prep.