Recipe information
Rich chocolate cake layered with chocolate frosting.
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Cake Ingredients
Cake Directions
1. Preheat 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 mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.
3. Add Wet Ingredients
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in the boiling water until well combined.
4. Bake the Cake
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
5. Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
6. Make the Frosting
In a medium bowl, combine the cocoa powder and softened butter. Beat until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and milk, beating until the frosting is fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
7. Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread frosting on top, then place the second layer on top of the frosting. Frost the top and sides of the cake.