The Most Loved Cake

Step 1: Preheat

• Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
• Grease and flour a round or rectangular cake pan.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

• In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients

• Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla.
• Mix until smooth and well combined.

Step 4: Add Hot Liquid

• Slowly pour in hot water or coffee.
• Mix gently (batter will be thin—this is normal).

Step 5: Bake

• Pour batter into the pan.
• Bake for 35–40 minutes.
• Test with a toothpick—it should come out clean.

Step 6: Cool

• Let cake cool 10 minutes in the pan.
• Turn out onto a rack and cool completely.

🍫 Optional: Make the Frosting

1. Melt butter in a saucepan.
2. Stir in cocoa powder.
3. Add milk and vanilla.
4. Gradually mix in powdered sugar until smooth.
5. Spread over cooled cake.

💡 Why This Cake Is So Loved

• Ultra moist texture
• Deep chocolate flavor
• Simple ingredients
• Perfect for birthdays, parties, or everyday dessert

🍽️ Serving Ideas

• With vanilla ice cream
• With fresh strawberries
• Dust with powdered sugar for a simple finish