Ingredients and Substitutions
Ensure you have the following precise quantities:
1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
If you need to make substitutions, consider the following alternatives:
[Ingredient 1]: [Substitution 1]
[Ingredient 2]: [Substitution 2]
Steps
Follow these steps to create the perfect chocolate cake:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda,
and salt.
Top 4 Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Mistake 1: Overmixing the Batter
[Explanation and solution for Mistake 1]
Mistake 2: Incorrect Oven Temperature
[Explanation and solution for Mistake 2]
Mistake 3: Using Cold Ingredients
[Explanation and solution for Mistake 3]
Continued on next page (page 2)
ADVERTISEMENT
