SUPER MOIST CHOCOLATE CAKE

CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH CREAMY FROSTING RECIPE

Ingredients:

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk or 2 % 
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water

Procedure:    

  • ​Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease two loaf pans or  two 9 inches cake pans.
  • Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl. 
  • Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla; beat for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in boiling water. Batter will be thin.
  • Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. 
  • Cool for 5 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely.

Chocolate Frosting:

  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp all purpose flour 
  • 4 tbsp butter

Note: you can adjust the cocoa powder according to your preference. If you want a lighter version, remove about 2 tbsp . 

Procedure: 

  • Combine all ingredients except butter in a  large sauce pan.
  • Cook over low heat, stirring constantly.
  • Cook until thick.
  • Turn off heat.
  • Add butter and stir until butter is melted..
  • Cool for a bit and drizzle over the cake until cake is fully covered.
  • Slice, serve and enjoy.