Chocolate Cake Recipe
Make Chocolate Cake Recipe in just 1h 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dry ingredients
Wet ingredients
Pan prep and flavor boosters
Method
Pan preparation
- 1
Dry ingredients
- 2
Combine dry ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder (if using) until evenly combined.
Wet ingredients
- 3
Combine batter
- 4
Merge wet and dry
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon or mixer on low speed just until combined. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
- 5
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth and thin. Do not overmix.
Bake and cool
- 6
Divide and bake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- 7
Bake
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- 8
Cool
Allow cakes to cool in pans for about 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
