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To make a great chocolate grid cake, you need simple and tasty ingredients. The key ingredient is all-purpose flour. It gives the cake its structure. You also need granulated sugar to add sweetness. Unsweetened cocoa powder is a must for that rich chocolate flavor.

Chocolate Grid Cake

Dive into the delicious world of chocolate grid cake with our essential guide! Discover key ingredients, dietary alternatives, and step-by-step baking instructions to craft a moist and fluffy cake that impresses. Unleash your creativity with decoration techniques and exciting variations. Ready to bake something extraordinary? Click through to explore the recipes and tips that will elevate your baking game! Enjoy your tasty adventure!
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Ingredients
  

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

1 ½ cups granulated sugar

¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

2 large eggs

1 cup whole milk

½ cup vegetable oil

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup boiling water

1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)

2 tablespoons cocoa powder (for frosting)

2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk (or regular milk, for frosting)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Optional: Dark chocolate shavings or sprinkles for decoration

Instructions
 

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well blended.

      Add in the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.

        Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal!

          Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

            Once baked, let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans to cool completely on wire racks.

              While the cakes cool, prepare the frosting by whisking together powdered sugar, cocoa powder, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency by adding more almond milk if too thick.

                Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of frosting on top. Place the second cake layer on top of the first and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.

                  For the grid effect, use a spatula or knife to create a grid pattern on the frosting. Optionally, sprinkle dark chocolate shavings or sprinkles on top for added texture and decoration.

                    Prep Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour | Servings: 12