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Cozy Budget Chocolate Cake with Homemade Frosting

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A simple, budget-friendly chocolate cake with a rich cocoa flavor and smooth homemade frosting, perfect for any occasion and easy to make with pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 1 and 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk or dairy-free alternative
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) boiling water
  • For the Frosting:
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. In another bowl, beat sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly frothy.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined.
  5. Stir in boiling water carefully; batter will be thin.
  6. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and tap to release air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick starting at 30 minutes.
  8. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For frosting, beat butter and cocoa powder until smooth and fluffy.
  10. Gradually add powdered sugar alternating with milk, mixing on low speed.
  11. Add vanilla extract and salt; adjust milk for desired consistency.
  12. Assemble cake by spreading frosting between layers and covering top and sides.
  13. Optional: Chill cake for 20-30 minutes to set frosting before slicing.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and milk for better mixing. Don’t skip boiling water for moist texture. Mix just until combined to avoid toughness. Adjust frosting consistency with milk. Cool cake completely before frosting to prevent melting.

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