Moist Chocolate Cake
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (240ml) warm water or coffee
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Ganache Frosting:
- 300g dark chocolate (chopped or chips)
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter (optional, for extra shine)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
4. Stir in the warm water or coffee carefully; the batter will be thin, which is normal.
5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake
