Certainly! Here's a favorite chocolate cake recipe that does not require cream cheese or sour cream, but still delivers a decadent taste:
Ingredients:
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- Optional: powdered sugar or chocolate ganache for topping
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed using an electric mixer for about 2 minutes until the batter is smooth.
Reduce the speed to low and gradually add the boiling water to the batter, mixing until well combined. The batter will be thin, but that's okay.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cakes have cooled, you can dust them with powdered sugar or spread a layer of chocolate ganache on top for extra decadence.
This chocolate cake is moist, rich, and full of flavor. It can be enjoyed on its own or paired with your favorite frosting or fillings. Feel free to get creative and add your own personal touches to make it even more special!