Chocolate Cake Recipe
Moist chocolate cake with rich frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Prepare 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 mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Gradually stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- 7
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with milk, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency. Stir in vanilla extract.
- 8
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate, spread frosting over it, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.