Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with chocolate frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting 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
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredient mixture. Mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water until the batter is well combined. The batter will be thin.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting Directions
- 8
Prepare the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the unsweetened cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with the whole milk. Mix until smooth and fluffy.
- 9
Add Vanilla
Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- 10
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer of cake on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top. Place the second layer of cake on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 11
Serve
Slice the cake and serve it to your guests. Enjoy!