Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich and moist chocolate cake layered with chocolate frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Prepare 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 mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Add Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
- 5
Bake the Cakes
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.