Ingredients
✓ ¾ cups all-purpose flour
✓ cup granulated sugar
✓ ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
✓ ½ teaspoons baking powder
✓ teaspoon baking soda
✓ ½ teaspoon salt
✓ large eggs
✓ cup milk
✓ ½ cup vegetable oil
✓ teaspoons vanilla extract
✓ cup boiling water
Instructions
✓ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
✓ Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
✓ Beat eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth.
✓ Gradually pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
✓ Add boiling water and stir gently.
✓ Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
✓ Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.
Notes
These cakes are best enjoyed within 2-3 days. They can be stored in an airtight container or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5