Chocolate Cake Recipe
Decadent chocolate cake layered with rich chocolate frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Preheat 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 all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water until well combined. 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 Cake
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
Frosting Directions
- 7
Make Frosting
In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter and unsweetened cocoa powder. Beat until smooth and well blended.
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- 9
Frost the Cake
Once the cake layers are completely cooled, 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.
- 10
Serve
Slice the cake and serve to your guests. Enjoy your decadent chocolate cake!