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1. Preheat and Prep:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans (or line them with parchment paper).
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add Wet Ingredients:
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix well until smooth and fully combined.
4. Add Boiling Water:
- Carefully stir in the boiling water (or hot coffee). The batter will be thin, but that’s okay! It will create a moist cake.
5. Bake:
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool and Frost:
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost with your favorite frosting (like classic buttercream or ganache) and enjoy!
Why It’s Great:
This basic chocolate cake is moist, fluffy, and full of rich chocolate flavor, making it the perfect base for any occasion, from birthdays to casual dessert nights. Let me know if you make it—it’s a simple crowd-pleaser! 🍫🎂
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