Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Preheat and Prepare Pans
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour 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 Wet and Dry Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Then slowly add the boiling water and mix until smooth. The batter will be thin.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then remove from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Directions
- 7
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the unsweetened cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with the whole milk. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
- 8
Add Vanilla
Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- 9
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting on top, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 10
Serve
Slice the cake and serve. Enjoy your rich chocolate cake!