Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich and moist chocolate cake with a creamy frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake 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 mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.
- 3
- 4
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be very thin.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Bake 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 about 10 minutes. Then, turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
