Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake layered with chocolate frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Oven and Pans
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, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth (the batter will be thin).
- 5
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.
- 6
Cool the Cake
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 7
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with milk and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
- 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 and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 9
Serve
Slice the cake and serve it to enjoy your rich chocolate cake!