Rich and Decadent Chocolate Cake

Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pan with parchment paper.

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Cream Butter & Sugar: In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add Eggs & Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.

Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with milk, mixing until smooth.

Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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