Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a creamy frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake
Frosting
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the 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 bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing on medium speed until combined.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water into the batter. The batter will be thin.
- 6
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.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 8
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the butter with a mixer until creamy.
- 9
Add Cocoa Powder
Gradually add the cocoa powder, mixing until fully incorporated.
- 10
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Finish with Vanilla
Stir in the vanilla extract until well mixed.
Assembly
- 12
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top of the first layer.
- 13
Add Second Layer
Place the second layer on top and spread frosting evenly on the top and sides of the cake.
- 14
Serve
Slice and serve the chocolate cake. Enjoy!