Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake
The first chocolate cake recipe dates back to 1764, making it one of the oldest cake recipes in history.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Ingredients
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 cup Granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Milk
- 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
- 2/3 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in boiling water. The batter will be thin.
- 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.
- Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost the cake with your favorite frosting and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.