Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Optional Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well mixed.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Slowly stir in the boiling water into the batter. The batter will be thin, which is normal.
Baking
- 6
Pour Batter
Evenly divide the batter between the prepared cake pans.
- 7
Bake the Cakes
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool the Cakes
Remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting and Serving
- 9
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes have cooled completely, spread chocolate frosting between the layers and on top of the cake.
- 10
Garnish
Sprinkle chocolate shavings on top for garnish if desired.
- 11
Serve
Slice the cake and serve it to enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate cake!