Ingredients

For Classic Chocolate Cake:

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water

For Chocolate Fudge Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup cocoa powder
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup sour cream
• ½ cup butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup hot coffee

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Electric mixer or hand whisk
• Measuring cups and spoons
• 9-inch round cake pans
• Parchment paper
• Cooling rack
• Offset spatula

Instructions

Classic Chocolate Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add wet ingredients: Beat in eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.