Chocolate Cake with Thick Chocolate Icing A Taste of Madness from www.atasteofmadness.com
Introduction
Who doesn't love a rich and moist chocolate cake? It's a classic dessert that never goes out of style. Baking a chocolate cake from scratch may seem intimidating, but it's actually quite easy. In this blog post, we'll share a basic chocolate cake recipe that's perfect for beginners. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just craving something sweet, this chocolate cake is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
To make a basic chocolate cake, you'll need the following ingredients: - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 2 cups granulated sugar - 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder - 2 teaspoons baking powder - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda - 1 teaspoon salt - 1 cup milk - 1/2 cup vegetable oil - 2 eggs - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract - 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with cooking spray, then dust with flour.
Step 2: Mix the dry ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Make sure the ingredients are well combined.
Step 3: Add the wet ingredients
Add the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Use an electric mixer to beat the mixture on medium speed for 2 minutes. The batter should be smooth and free of lumps.
Step 4: Add the boiling water
Carefully pour the boiling water into the batter and mix until well combined. The batter will be thin, but don't worry, that's normal.
Step 5: Bake the cake
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
Step 6: Cool the cake
Remove the cake pans from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Then, remove the cakes from the pans and let them cool completely on the wire rack.
Nutrition
This basic chocolate cake recipe yields 12 servings. Here's the approximate nutritional information per serving: - Calories: 350 - Fat: 14g - Carbohydrates: 56g - Protein: 5g - Sugar: 39g - Sodium: 460mg
Conclusion
There you have it, a basic chocolate cake recipe that's easy to make and delicious to eat. Whether you top it with frosting, whipped cream, or fresh fruit, this cake is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're in the mood for something sweet, give this recipe a try and enjoy a slice of homemade chocolate cake.
