Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a creamy frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat the 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
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Gradually stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- 5
Bake the Cakes
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool Cakes
Remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 7
Prepare the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, and mix until smooth.
- 8
Add Vanilla
Add the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated. Adjust the consistency with more milk if necessary.
- 9
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes have completely cooled, 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 of the cake.
