Chocolate Cake Recipe
Recipe information
Make Chocolate Cake in just 1h 20m. Rich, moist chocolate cake layered with creamy chocolate frosting.
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Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
Cake Directions
1. Prepare the Oven and Pans
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients
Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes until well combined.
4. Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
5. Bake the Cake
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy. Gradually add cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with milk and vanilla extract, until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
8. Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the entire cake.
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