Rich Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Drizzle

Ingredients:

**For the Cake:**
– 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
– 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
– ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 2 cups granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup whole milk
– ½ cup vegetable oil
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 cup boiling water

**For the Chocolate Drizzle:**
– 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
– ½ cup heavy cream
– 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

 Instructions:

1. **Preheat the Oven:**
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.

2. **Prepare the Cake Batter:**
– In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
– Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
– Stir in the boiling water until the batter is well combined (the batter will be thin).

3. **Bake the Cake:**
– Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
– Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
– Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

4. **Prepare the Chocolate Drizzle:**
– In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
– Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips and butter. Let it sit for about 2 minutes to melt.
– Stir until smooth and well combined. Allow the drizzle to cool slightly to thicken.

5. **Drizzle the Cake:**
– Once the cake has cooled, place it on a serving platter.
– Use a spoon or a piping bag to drizzle the chocolate over the top of the cake.

6. **Serve:**
– Let the chocolate drizzle set slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite toppings or fillings. This rich chocolate cake with chocolate drizzle is perfect for any chocolate lover!