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Ingredients
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Cake
Chocolate Icing
Method
Cake
- 1
Prepare the Oven and Pans
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, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 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 into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
Chocolate Icing
- 8
Prepare the Icing
In a medium bowl, sift the cocoa powder to remove any lumps.
- 9
Cream Butter
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- 10
- 11
Ice the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of icing on top. Place the second layer on top and ice the top and sides of the cake.
- 12
Serve
Slice the cake and serve. Enjoy your rich chocolate cake!