Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with 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 flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth (the batter will be thin).
- 5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 7
Make the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with milk. Mix until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract.
- 8
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.