Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake layered with creamy chocolate frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Wet and Dry
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry mixture, stirring until just combined.
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
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.
Cool the Cakes
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
Prepare the Frosting
In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
Add Vanilla
Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate, spread frosting on top, then place the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake.
Serve
Slice the cake and serve! Enjoy your rich chocolate cake.