Desserts Recipe
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Ingredients
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For the Chocolate Cake
For the Chocolate Frosting
Method
For the Chocolate Cake
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Add Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water until the batter is well combined. The batter will be thin.
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.
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.
For the Chocolate Frosting
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter until smooth and creamy.
Add Cocoa and Sugar
Gradually add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition.
Incorporate Milk and Vanilla
Add the milk and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
Frost the Cake
Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake.