Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with chocolate frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large 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 until the batter is well blended; it will be thin.
- 5
Pour into Pans
Pour the batter evenly into two greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting Directions
- 8
Make the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, beating until smooth and spreadable.
- 9
Add Vanilla
Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- 10
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a portion of the frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 11
Serve
Slice the cake and serve, enjoying the rich chocolate flavor with a delicious frosting.