Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Optional Frosting
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat 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, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water to the batter. The batter will be thin. Make sure everything is well mixed.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cake
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, remove them from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting (Optional)
- 7
Make the Frosting
In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter and cocoa powder. Beat until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and milk, mixing until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 8
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.