Chocolate Cake Recipe
Delicious chocolate cake topped with rich 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
Mix 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
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Directions
- 7
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter until smooth and creamy.
- 8
- 9
Add Vanilla
Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- 10
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top. Add the second layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 11
Serve
Slice and serve your delicious chocolate cake. Enjoy!