Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a creamy frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
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 mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Gradually stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- 5
Bake the Cakes
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 7
Cream the Butter
In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth.
- 8
Add Cocoa Powder
Gradually add the unsweetened cocoa powder to the creamed butter and mix until well combined.
- 9
Incorporate Sugar and Milk
Slowly add the powdered sugar, alternating with the tablespoon of milk, mixing until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
- 10
Flavor the Frosting
Add the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
- 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.