Artificial Food Coloring Free Easy Chocolate Cake
Total time1 hr 25 min
Prep time20 min
Cook time35 min
4.8(11)
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12 servings
For the cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup neutral oil (such as vegetable or canola oil)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot brewed coffee or hot water
For the ganache
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and dust lightly with cocoa powder, tapping out any excess.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
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