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Classic Chocolate Cake

Classic Chocolate Cake

A moist and fluffy chocolate cake perfect for birthdays, parties, and special events. Easy to bake, versatile for chocolate cake decoration, and adaptable into chocolate drip cakes, KitKat cakes, or elegant chocolate truffle cake designs.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 370
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • Frosting chocolate buttercream, ganache, or whipped cream
  • Optional toppings: KitKat bars chocolate ganache drip, truffles

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. Mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla; beat until smooth.
  4. Stir in boiling water slowly; batter will be thin.
  5. Pour into prepared pans. Bake 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Cool completely before frosting.
  7. Decorate with your choice: smooth frosting, chocolate drip, KitKat chocolate bars, or truffles.

Notes

  • Add espresso powder to intensify the chocolate flavor.
  • For a chocolate cake aesthetic, stick to smooth frosting and minimal decorations.
  • For a KitKat cake, place bars around the cake and tie with a ribbon.
  • Keep frosted cake in an airtight container for up to 3 days.