Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a decadent frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Prepare 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 bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
- 5
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.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting Directions
- 7
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, mix together the cocoa powder and softened butter until well combined.
- 8
- 9
Add Vanilla
Stir in the vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- 10
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of frosting, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides.