Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake

Ingredients:

1. 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2. 1 cup sugar
3. 3/4 cup cocoa powder
4. 1 teaspoon baking powder
5. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
6. 2 large eggs
7. 1/2 cup butter, softened
8. 2/3 cup sour cream
9. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10. 1/2 cup boiling water
11. Chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter two 8-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ones in another. Pour them together, stirring in boiling water.
3. Divide batter between pans, bake for 30 minutes. Cool before frosting.
4. Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting and serve.
5. Recipe Tip: This old-fashioned chocolate cake offers a deeply satisfying chocolate flavor and moist crumb, perfect for birthdays or gatherings.