Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
For Frosting
Method
Prep Work
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Prepare Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Mixing Ingredients
- 3
- 4
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Slowly stir in the boiling water to the batter. The batter will be thin, which is normal.
Baking
- 6
Pour Batter into Pans
Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared cake pans.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool the Cakes
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
- 9
Make the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with milk, and beat until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- 10
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.
