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valentines chocolate cake

valentines chocolate cake: 5 Steps to Sweet Perfection

A rich and decadent chocolate cake perfect for Valentine’s Day.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  3. In a bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Mix well.
  5. Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

  • Frost with your favorite chocolate icing.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container.
  • Can be served with fresh berries for added flavor.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

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