Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Reasons to Love This Recipe Quick and Simple: This recipe is ideal for novice bakers and requires very little work. Rich and Moist: A soft, moist texture is guaranteed by the addition of heated water, oil, and cocoa. Versatile: You can eat it simple or decorate it with your own frosting.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

4 tablespoons cocoa powder

2 cups caster sugar

A pinch of salt

1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

2 large eggs

1 cup milk

1 cup boiled water

½ cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon caramel flavor or vanilla essence

Kitchen Equipment Needed

Mixing bowls

Whisk or electric mixer

Sieve

Baking tin

Oven

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare Dry Ingredients: Sieve the flour, cocoa powder, and salt into a large mixing bowl. Set aside.

Mix Wet Ingredients:

In a separate bowl, crack the eggs and whisk together with the milk, vegetable oil, boiled water, and caramel or vanilla essence.

Combine:

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix well until smooth.

Add Leavening Agents:

Stir in the baking soda and baking powder, ensuring everything is well incorporated.

Bake:

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Pour the batter into a greased baking tin and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool and Serve:

Let the cake cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy!

Tips for Perfect Chocolate Cake

Sift for Smoothness: Sieve the dry ingredients to avoid lumps in the batter.