Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with chocolate frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your 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 all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water slowly. The batter will be thin; this is normal.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and cool completely on wire racks.
Frosting Preparation
- 7
Make the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter with a mixer until creamy. Gradually add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with the milk and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and spreadable.
- 8
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second cake layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
- 9
Serve
Slice the cake and serve it to your guests. Enjoy your rich chocolate cake!
