🛒 Ingredients
For the Cake:
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2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
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1 cup (200g) sugar
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1 cup (200g) brown sugar
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3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3 large eggs
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1 cup (240ml) milk
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1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1 cup (240ml) hot water or hot coffee
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Oven
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Grease and line a 20–22 cm (8–9 inch) cake pan.
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together:
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Flour
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Cocoa powder
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Baking powder
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Baking soda
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Salt
Add both sugars and mix well.
3️⃣ Add Wet Ingredients
Add:
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Eggs
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Milk
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Oil
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Vanilla
Mix until smooth.
4️⃣ Add Hot Liquid
Slowly pour in the hot water or coffee while mixing.
⚠️ The batter will be thin — this is normal and makes the cake extra moist!
5️⃣ Bake
Pour batter into the pan and bake for 35–45 minutes.
Insert a toothpick — if it comes out clean, it’s ready.
Let cool completely before frosting.
🍫 Easy Chocolate Ganache (Optional)
