Miguel’s Chocolate Cake
Miguel turns 10 years old today and asked me to make him his favorite chocolate cake. Super easy to make and very moist this chocolate cake is a must. I divided the batter in 2 baking tins because I wanted two layers but you can totally bake it as one big cake. Also, I must admit, I frosted the cake with store bought chocolate frosting, oh well 🙂 Ingredients: 3 cups all purpose flour 3 cups of sugar 1 cup of cocoa 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon of salt 2/3 cup corn or vegetable oil 2 eggs, at room temperature 2 teaspoon of vanilla 1 1/2 cups full fat milk, at room temperature 1 1/2 cups boiling water (it must be boiling) 4 teaspoons of instant coffee. Method: In a bowl sift (or whisk) together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Set aside. In a jug add the oil, eggs, vanilla & milk and whisk till incorporated. Add wet ingredients to dry and whisk till just incorporated. It will look very dense …