Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake layered with chocolate frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake 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 flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 5
Cool the Cake
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.
- 6
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat together the butter and cocoa powder until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and milk. Beat until fluffy, then stir in vanilla extract.
- 7
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.
- 8
Serve
Slice and serve your rich chocolate cake. Enjoy!
