Five High Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
For Frosting
Method
Cake Preparation
- 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 flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Mix Together
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is well combined. The batter will be thin.
- 6
Bake the Cakes
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and 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 let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 8
Make the Frosting
In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until smooth.
- 9
Add Cream and Vanilla
Pour in the heavy cream and vanilla extract, then beat on high speed until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- 10
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 11
Serve
Slice the cake and enjoy your delicious Five High Chocolate Cake!