Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with chocolate 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). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water until the batter is well combined. The batter will be thin.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared 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 before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 7
Make the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, and mix until smooth.
- 8
Add Vanilla
Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- 9
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top. Add the second layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 10
Serve
Slice and serve the chocolate cake. Enjoy your delicious treat!