How to Bake a Spongy Chocolate Cake

Baking a spongy chocolate cake is a great way to impress your family and friends with your baking skills. Here are the steps to make a spongy chocolate cake:

Ingredients: - 1 cup all-purpose flour - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder - 1/2 tsp baking powder - 1/2 tsp baking soda - 1/4 tsp salt - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened - 1 cup granulated sugar - 2 large eggs - 1 tsp vanilla extract - 1/2 cup whole milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

5. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix well after each addition, but do not overmix.

6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.

9. Dust the cake with powdered sugar, if desired, and serve.

Tips: - Make sure all the ingredients are at room temperature before starting. - Sifting the dry ingredients is important to ensure there are no lumps and the cake comes out spongy. - Do not overmix the batter, or the cake will become tough and dense. - To make the cake extra spongy, you can add a tablespoon of vinegar to the milk before adding it to the batter.