Description
A rich, chocolatey cake filled with pudding and coated in chocolate frosting and crumbs, famous for its history and nostalgic taste.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup chocolate pudding
- 1 cup dark chocolate frosting
- Chocolate cake crumbs (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into two greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool before removing from pans.
- Once cooled, layer the cakes with chocolate pudding and frost the top and sides with dark chocolate frosting.
- Decorate with chocolate cake crumbs.
Notes
For a richer flavor, let the cake sit for a few hours before serving. Best served chilled.