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Classic Chocolate Cake 

Ingredients 

1/2 cups all-purpose flour 

1 cup sugar 

1/2 cup cocoa powder 

1 tsp baking soda 

1/2 tsp salt 

1/2 cup oil 

1 cup milk 

1 tsp vanilla essence 

1 tsp vinegar

Equipment Needed 

Mixing bowls (2)

Measuring cups & spoons 

Whisk or electric hand mixer 

Sieve(for dry ingredients) 

Rubber spatula 

8-inch round cake pan(or square)

Parchment paper/butter & Flour (for greasing)

oven 

Cooling rack 

Method (step - by - step) 

Preheat oven to 180c (350 F) greases & line your cake pan 

sieve all dry ingredients into a bowl. Mix well.

In another bow;, whisk sugar &oil until combined. 

Add milk, vanilla essence, and vinegar  mix gently 

Gradually add dry ingredients into wet mixture. 

Slowly pour in hot water/coffee, whisking until the batter is smooth and pourable.

Pour batter into pan and tap gently to remove air bubbles.

Bake for 30-35 min or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Cool in pan for 10 min, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Tips for Best Results

Use hot coffee instead of water for deeper chocolate flavour (no coffee taste) 

Don't overmix - mix just until smooth.

All ingredients should be room temp 

For extra moisture, brush cake with warm milk or sugar syrup after baking.

Let the cake cool completely before frosting