Easy Chocolate Cake

Beloved by kids and adults everywhere, rich, moist chocolate cake is as fun to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients
2 cup granulated sugar
1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting

3/4 cup cocoa powder

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1 1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

2 large eggs

1 cup reduced-fat milk

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup hot water or hot coffee

Steps

1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease two 9 inch baking pans with butter, and lightly dust the pans with flour. Set aside.
2. In the mixing bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt with the wooden spoon until they’re well combined.
3. Crack the eggs into the mixture and add the milk and oil. Beat on medium speed for one to two minutes until smooth.
4. Add the vanilla to the chocolate batter and beat on slow speed for one minute.
5. Pour the hot water into the mixture and mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon.
6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans for 30 to 35 minutes until the center is slightly firm.
7. Because baking times vary slightly depending on ovens and elevations, do the toothpick test: Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake; when it comes up clean, without any batter or crumbs sticking to it, the cake is done. If you don’t have a toothpick, use a fork or knife instead.
8. Place the cake pans on a cooling rack and let them cool for 15 to 20 minutes.
9. Invert the pans onto the rack and let the cake cool completely, about two hours.
10. Put the layers on a cake stand or plate before frosting or serving. Enjoy!

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Homemade Chocolate Frosting

Here is an easy homemade chocolate frosting to complement any cake, cupcake, or dessert. It's delicious and easy to make!

Ingredients
3 cup icing sugar
1/2 cup / 1 stick butter or margarine (softened)
2/3 cup cocoa powder
1/3 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional, gives a sweeter taste)

Steps

1. Using an electric mixer (or by hand), beat butter and cocoa until the mixture is well mix.
2. Add vanilla, icing sugar and milk.
3. Beat until the mixture is spreading consistency.
4. If frosting is too runny, add a little sugar or if it is too thick add a drop or two of additional milk until frosting reaches the desired consistency.
5. Have fun and enjoy the delicious taste of this special treat..

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Tips

• The icing should be of a consistency that can be easily spread without tearing the cake.
• If frosting is too thick to spread easily, add a drop or two of additional milk until frosting reaches the desired consistency.

Warnings
Avoid melting the butter; just "soften" it, because if not, it will be all liquid and you won't be able to spread it.


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