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 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 mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water carefully; the batter will be thin.
- 5
Pour into Pans
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- 6
Bake the Cakes
Bake in the preheated oven 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. Then, remove from the pans and cool completely on wire racks.
Frosting Preparation
- 8
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, cream the unsalted butter until light and fluffy. Add the cocoa powder and mix until well combined.
- 9
- 10
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a cake stand or serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.