Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
For Frosting
Method
Preparing the Cake Batter
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Wet and Dry
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
Baking the Cake
- 6
Pour and Bake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Making the Frosting
- 8
Cream the Butter
In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy and smooth.
- 9
Add Sugar and Cocoa
Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing well after each addition.
- 10
Finish the Frosting
Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, and beat until the frosting is fluffy and spreadable.
Assembling the Cake
- 11
Frost the Cakes
Place one layer of cake 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.
- 12
Serve and Enjoy
Slice the cake and serve. Enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate cake!