Mcake John Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Batter
Frosting
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 8
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy.
- 9
Combine Frosting Ingredients
Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing well after each addition.
- 10
Add Milk and Vanilla
Add the milk and vanilla extract, beating until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
- 11
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.