Moist & Fudgy Chocolate Cake with Everyday Ingredients

Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for a **Moist & Fudgy Chocolate Cake** using everyday ingredients! This cake is rich, soft, and perfect for any occasion. 🍫✨

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### **Ingredients**
#### For the Cake:
- All-purpose flour: 1 ¾ cups (220g)
- Sugar: 1 ½ cups (300g)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: ¾ cup (65g)
- Baking powder: 1 ½ tsp
- Baking soda: 1 ½ tsp
- Salt: ½ tsp
- Eggs: 2 large
- Milk (or any dairy-free alternative): 1 cup (240ml)
- Vegetable oil: ½ cup (120ml)
- Vanilla extract: 2 tsp
- Boiling water (or hot coffee for enhanced flavor): 1 cup (240ml)

#### For the Fudgy Chocolate Frosting:
- Butter (softened): ½ cup (115g)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: ⅓ cup (30g)
- Powdered sugar: 3 cups (375g)
- Milk: ¼ cup (60ml) (add more if needed)
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp

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### **Instructions**
#### For the Cake:
1. **Preheat the oven**: Set to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans (or line with parchment paper).

2. **Mix dry ingredients**: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. **Combine wet ingredients**: Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed until smooth and well combined.

4. **Add boiling water**: Gradually stir in the boiling water or hot coffee. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.

5. **Bake**: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. **Cool**: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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#### For the Fudgy Frosting:
1. **Prepare frosting base**: In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter and cocoa powder until smooth and creamy.

2. **Add powdered sugar**: Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with small amounts of milk, and beat until smooth.

3. **Flavor**: Stir in the vanilla extract. Adjust the consistency with more milk if necessary.

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### **Assemble the Cake**
1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting over the top.
2. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides.
3. Optional: Decorate with chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or fresh berries.

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### **Tips for Success**
- **Boiling water or coffee**: This ensures a moist and fudgy texture while enhancing the chocolate flavor.
- **Don't overbake**: Keep an eye on the oven to prevent dryness.
- **Room-temperature ingredients**: Ensure eggs and milk are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
This cake is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any day you’re craving chocolate! 🍰