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Easy Recipes Chocolate Birthday Cake

This rich and moist chocolate birthday cake is one of the best easy recipes for any celebration.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer desserts easy recipes, dinner recipes, easy recipes, food receipt easy recipes, quick and easy recipes, recipes for dinner, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 12 slices
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee (optional)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and instant coffee.
  3. Add milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Beat until well combined.
  4. Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  6. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.