Decadent Walnut Cacao Cake

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.

2.In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cacao powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix well until all dry ingredients are evenly distributed.

3.In another bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

4.Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.

5.Fold in the chopped walnuts gently into the batter.

6.Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.

7.Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8.Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.