Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
For Frosting
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water carefully until the batter is smooth and well combined. The batter will be thin.
- 6
Pour Batter into Pans
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 9
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with the whole milk and vanilla extract, until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
- 10
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of frosting on top, and then place the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 11
Serve
Slice the cake, serve, and enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate cake!
