Description
A moist and rich chocolate cake that rivals any five-star dessert, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the wet ingredients: eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients gently, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into greased cake pans.
- Bake until a toothpick comes out nearly clean.
- Let the cake cool before frosting.
Notes
For the best results, use room temperature ingredients and sift the cocoa powder to avoid lumps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg