Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a fudge frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Fudge Frosting Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 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
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth (the batter will be thin).
- 6
Bake the Cakes
Evenly divide the batter between the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting Directions
- 8
- 9
Add Milk and Vanilla
Remove from heat and stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
- 10
Combine with Powdered Sugar
Gradually add the powdered sugar, whisking until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
- 11
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 and frost the top and sides of the cake.