Game Code 18 Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Frosting
Method
Preparation of the Cake
- 1
Preheat and Prepare Pans
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well mixed.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
- 5
Pour Batter
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- 6
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool Cakes
Once baked, allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
Preparation of the Frosting
- 8
Cream Butter
In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy and smooth.
- 9
Add Sugar and Cocoa
Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, beating on low speed until combined.
- 10
Mix to Smooth Consistency
Add milk and vanilla extract, then mix on medium speed until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
- 11
Frost First Layer
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top.
- 12
Frost the Cake
Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
