Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with chocolate frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Oven and Pans
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing 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 and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 7
Make the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, and beat until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 8
Frost the Cakes
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate, spread frosting on top, and then place the second layer on top of the frosted layer. Frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 9
Serve
Slice and serve your delicious chocolate cake!