Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a creamy 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, combine 1.75 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 cups of granulated sugar, 0.75 cups of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1.5 tsp of baking powder, 1.5 tsp of baking soda, and 1 tsp of salt. Whisk until well combined.
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- 4
Add Boiling Water
Stir in 1 cup of boiling water to the batter. The batter will be thin, which is normal.
- 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
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, remove from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Directions
- 7
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat 1 cup of unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add 0.5 cups of unsweetened cocoa powder and beat until combined.
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Add Vanilla
Stir in 1 tsp of vanilla extract until well combined.
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Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
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Serve
Slice the cake and serve. Enjoy your rich chocolate cake with creamy frosting!