Chocolate cake recipe

*Classic Chocolate Cake Recipe*

Servings: 8-10

*Ingredients:*

- 2 ¾ cups (315g) all-purpose flour

- 1 ½ cups (185g) granulated sugar

- 2 teaspoons baking powder

- 1 teaspoon salt

- 1 cup (235ml) whole milk, at room temperature

- 2 large eggs, at room temperature

- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

- 1 cup (120g) unsweetened cocoa powder

*Instructions:*

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease two 9-inch (23cm) round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.

4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until smooth.

5. Add the cocoa powder and whisk until well combined.

6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.

7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

*Optional Chocolate Frosting:*

- 1 cup (200g) unsalted butter, at room temperature

- 2 cups (400g) confectioners' sugar

- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

*Assembly:*

1. Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate or cake stand.

2. Spread a layer of chocolate frosting on top (if using).

3. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting (if using).

*Enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate cake!*

*Chocolate Cake Calorie Chart*

*Serving Size*

- 1 slice (1/8 of the recipe) - approximately 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) in diameter and 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) thick

- 1 serving (1/10 of the recipe) - approximately 3 inches (7.6 cm) in diameter and 1.25 inches (3.2 cm) thick

*Calories Per Serving*

- With frosting:

    - 1 slice (1/8): approximately 420-450 calories

    - 1 serving (1/10): approximately 350-380 calories

- Without frosting:

    - 1 slice (1/8): approximately 320-350 calories

    - 1 serving (1/10): approximately 260-280 calories

*Nutritional Breakdown (per serving):*

- With frosting:

    - Calories: 420-450

    - Fat: 24-26g

    - Saturated fat: 14-16g

    - Cholesterol: 40-45mg

    - Carbohydrates: 45-50g

    - Fiber: 2-3g

    - Sugar: 30-35g

    - Protein: 4-5g

- Without frosting:

    - Calories: 320-350

    - Fat: 18-20g

    - Saturated fat: 10-12g

    - Cholesterol: 30-35mg

    - Carbohydrates: 35-40g

    - Fiber: 2-3g

    - Sugar: 20-25g

    - Protein: 3-4g