Chocolate cake recipe for beginners

unsweetened cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: Dutch-process cocoa

Carob powder is lower in calories and caffeine.

chocolate frosting

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt frosting

💰Cheaper: store-bought frosting

Greek yogurt reduces sugar while adding creaminess.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

Mix in eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Gradually stir in boiling water until well combined; the batter will be thin.

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Spread chocolate frosting between the layers and on top of the cake.

Decorate with chocolate shavings if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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