The Best Chocolate Cake for Birthday

Ingredients:

1. 2 cups all-purpose flour
2. 1¾ cups granulated sugar
3. ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4. 1½ teaspoons baking powder
5. 1½ teaspoons baking soda
6. 1 teaspoon salt
7. 2 large eggs
8. 1 cup whole milk
9. ½ cup vegetable oil
10. 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
11. 1 cup boiling water

(Calories per serving: ~300)

Preparation:

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3: Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed until well combined.

Step 4: Gradually stir in the boiling water, mixing until smooth. The batter will be thin; this is normal.

Step 5: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.

Step 6: Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 7: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8: Once cooled, frost the cake with your favorite chocolate frosting or ganache.

Enjoy this irresistible chocolate cake that harmonizes simplicity with indulgence!