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Ingredients
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Cake Base
Frosting
Method
Cake Base Preparation
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin.
Pour and Bake
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.
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
Beat the Butter
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth.
Add Sugar and Cocoa
Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing on low speed until combined.
Add Cream and Vanilla
Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, then beat on high speed until the frosting is light and fluffy.
Add Walnuts (Optional)
If using, fold in the chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the frosting.
Assemble the Dessert
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Decorate
Optionally, sprinkle additional chopped walnuts on top for decoration. Slice and serve the cake once frosted.