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 the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water until the batter is well blended. The batter will be thin.
- 5
Pour into Pans
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- 6
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting Directions
- 8
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add in cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with whole milk. Add vanilla extract and beat until smooth and fluffy.
- 9
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, 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.
- 10
Serve
Slice and serve the chocolate cake. Enjoy!