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 ensure the cake bakes evenly.
- 2
Prepare Cake Pans
Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to prevent sticking.
- 3
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 4
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.
- 7
Pour Batter into Pans
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 9
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Directions
- 10
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy.
- 11
Add Cocoa Powder
Add the unsweetened cocoa powder and mix until well combined.
- 12
- 13
Add Vanilla
Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- 14
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate, spread frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.