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Ingredients
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Cake
Frosting
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Add Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water (the batter will be thin).
- 5
Bake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
Frosting Preparation
- 7
Make the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Add cocoa powder and mix well. Gradually add powdered sugar and milk, mixing until smooth and spreadable. Stir in vanilla.
- 8
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, spread frosting between the layers and over the top and sides of the cake.