Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a creamy chocolate frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix dry ingredients
In a large bowl, combine 1.75 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 cups of granulated sugar, 0.75 cups of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1.5 tsp of baking powder, 1.5 tsp of baking soda, and 1 tsp of salt. Whisk until well combined.
- 3
Add wet ingredients
Add 2 large eggs, 1 cup of whole milk, 0.5 cups of vegetable oil, and 2 tsp of vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes until well blended.
- 4
Incorporate boiling water
Stir in 1 cup of boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
- 5
Bake the cakes
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven 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 remove from pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 7
Make the frosting
In a medium bowl, beat 1 cup of softened unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add 0.5 cups of unsweetened cocoa powder and 3 cups of powdered sugar, alternating with 0.25 cups of whole milk. Mix until smooth and fluffy.
- 8
Add vanilla
Stir in 1 tsp of vanilla extract until fully combined.
- 9
Frost the cake
Once the cakes are 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.