Ingredients
– 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
– 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup milk
– ½ cup vegetable oil
– 3 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 ½ cups boiling water
– 1 cup walnuts, chopped
– ½ cup brown sugar
– 2 tablespoons butter
– Pinch of salt
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Whisk
– Electric mixer (optional)
– Rubber spatula
– 9×13 inch baking pan
– Parchment paper
– Saucepan
– Small skillet
– Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
Let’s dive into the fun part—baking! Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line your baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal later. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together until well incorporated. Next, add the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract into the bowl, mixing gently until smooth. Then, slowly stir in the boiling water until you have a lovely, runny batter. It might seem a bit too thin, but that’s exactly what we want for a moist cake! (See the next page below to continue steps…)