Make a chocolate cake from scratch with the ease of a boxed mix. Just whisk a few simple ingredients together and store them in the pantry until a craving strikes.

Mmmmm!

Items used to make recipe:

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DIY Homemade Chocolate Cake Mix

Makes one 9x13 rectangular cake (or two 9-inch round cakes)

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups all purpose flour

• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar

• 1 cup dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon fine salt

Directions

• Place all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk together.

• Transfer to an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place for up to a year.

To prepare cake batter, add and mix until no dry ingredients remain:

• 1 cup whole milk

• 1 cup brewed coffee

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

• 2 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

To bake cake:

1. Preheat oven to 350F and place rack in center position.

2. Prepare one 9x13-inch rectangular cake pan (or two 8 or 9-inch round cake pans) with Baker’s Joy baking spray.

3. Bake cake(s) for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

4. Cool cake(s) in pan for 10 minutes before turning out of pan to cool completely on a cooking rack.