Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake layered with chocolate 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 mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water to the batter. The batter will be thin; this is normal.
- 5
Bake the Cakes
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, allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
Frosting Preparation
- 7
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with the milk. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
- 8
Add Vanilla
Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- 9
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top of the first. Frost the top and sides of the cake.
