Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich, moist chocolate cake layered with creamy chocolate frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
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
- 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.