Jul 14 2026

Game Code 18 Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves12

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Method

Preparation of the Cake

  1. 1

    Preheat and Prepare Pans

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 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. 3

    Add Wet Ingredients

    Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed until well combined.

  4. 4

    Incorporate Boiling Water

    Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.

  5. 5

    Pour Batter

    Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.

  6. 6

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  7. 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

  1. 8

    Cream Butter

    In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy and smooth.

  2. 9

    Add Sugar and Cocoa

    Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, beating on low speed until combined.

  3. 10

    Mix to Smooth Consistency

    Add milk and vanilla extract, then mix on medium speed until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.

  4. 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.

  5. 12

    Frost the Cake

    Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.

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