Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
For Frosting
Method
Preparing the Cake
- 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 bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. The batter will be thick.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
- 6
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.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Making the Frosting
- 8
Prepare the Butter
In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy and smooth.
- 9
Mix in Ingredients
Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing on low speed until combined.
- 10
Add Milk and Vanilla
Pour in the milk and vanilla extract, then beat on high speed for about 2 minutes until fluffy and spreadable.
Assembling the Cake
- 11
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 12
Serve and Enjoy
Slice the cake and serve. Enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate cake!
