Chocolate cake

CHOCOLATE CAKE

Mouth watering detailed and elegant and unique dessert that is sure to make an impression.This quick and easy chocolate cake recipe has become my all-time favorite over the years.

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake

• 2cups granulated sugar
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour(maida)
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup oil (vegetable or canola oil)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water

For the Chocolate Frosting

• 1/2 cup butter
• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
2. Stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl. 
3. Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla; beat on medium speed of mixer 2 minutes. 
4. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour batter into prepared pans.
5. Bake 30 to 35 minutes

For a One Layer Cake

1.  Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely. Frost.

For Cupcakes:

1. Line cupcake pan with paper liners and fill 2/3 full with batter. Bake cupcakes for 22 to 25 minutes. Cool completely completely before frosting. Makes 24-30 cupcakes

For the Chocolate Frosting:

1. Combine butter and cocoa powder.
2. Add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.