The Best Chocolate Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 cups (396 g) sugar
• 3/4 cup (63 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons (8 g) baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons (9 g) baking soda
• 1 teaspoon (2.8 g) kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon (2.3 g) espresso powder
• 1 cup (227 g) milk (or buttermilk, almond, or coconut milk)
• 1/2 cup (99 g) vegetable oil (or canola oil, or melted coconut oil)
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons (9.4 g) vanilla extract
• 1 cup (227 g) boiling water

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
2. Combine the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.
3. Add the wet ingredients: Add the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
4. Mix in the boiling water: Carefully add the boiling water to the batter. The batter will be thin, but this is okay. Mix until the water is fully incorporated.
5. Bake the cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool the cakes: Remove the pans from the oven and allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then, remove the cakes from the pans and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
7. Frost as desired: Once the cakes are completely cool, you can frost them with your favorite chocolate frosting.

Tips:

• For an extra rich flavor, consider using buttermilk instead of regular milk.
• The addition of espresso powder enhances the chocolate flavor but can be omitted if you prefer.
• Ensure the cakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.

Enjoy your delicious chocolate cake!