SPONGE CHOCOLATE CAKE
Ingredients Quantity:
For the Cake:
All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups
Cocoa powder: 1/2 cup
Baking powder: 1 1/2 teaspoons
Baking soda: 1 1/2 teaspoons
Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
Eggs: 3 large
Granulated sugar: 1 1/2 cups
Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup
Milk: 1 cup
Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons
Boiling water: 1/2 cup
Optional Additions:
Chocolate ganache or frosting
Fresh berries or whipped cream for garnish
Chopped nuts or chocolate chips for added texture
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Beat Eggs and Sugar:
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Gradually add the vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract to the egg mixture, mixing well.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth and well combined.
Add Boiling Water:
Stir in the boiling water to the batter until fully incorporated. The batter will be thin.
Bake the Cake:
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Frost:
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