Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil (canola recommended)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream (for whipping)
- Optional toppings: nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and gently tap them to release any air bubbles.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
- Once cooled, layer with whipped cream or frosting of your choice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg