How to Bake a Chocolate Cake

Baking a chocolate cake is simple and fun. Follow these steps to make a delicious cake:

Ingredients

• 1 and 1/2 cups of flour
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1/4 cup of cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon vinegar

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add water, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and vinegar to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
4. Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch round baking pan.
5. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Let the cake cool before frosting or serving.