Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Optional Frosting
Method
Preparing the Cake
- 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, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
- 6
Bake the Cakes
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.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, 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.
Making the Frosting (Optional)
- 8
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until smooth.
- 9
Add Milk and Vanilla
Add the milk and vanilla extract to the frosting mixture. Beat until fluffy and spreadable.
- 10
Frost the Cake
Once the cake layers are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides as desired.