Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat at medium speed until well combined.
- Carefully stir in boiling water until batter is smooth.
- Divide batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- Layer with cherry filling, then frost with whipped cream and decorate with chocolate shavings and Pokémon-themed toppers.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa for rich flavor.
- Chill the cake before decorating for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480 Kcal
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
