Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake 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) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Then carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, remove them from the pans and place them on wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 7
Make the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the unsweetened cocoa powder and confectioners' sugar, alternating with whole milk until the desired consistency is reached. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 8
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting over the top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 9
Serve
Slice the cake into pieces and serve. Enjoy your rich chocolate cake!
