Simple Chocolate Cake Recipe

Chocolate cake is one of the most requested cake flavours. This simple version is good for beginner baking and can be used for birthdays or family tea-time cake.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 1/2 cup hot water

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and grease your baking tin.
2. Mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
3. Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla essence.
4. Mix until smooth.
5. Add hot water slowly and mix gently.
6. Pour into the prepared tin.
7. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Cool before frosting or serving.

Helpful tips

• Use good cocoa powder for better flavour.
• Do not overbake because chocolate cake can dry quickly.
• Cool fully before decorating with cream or ganache.