Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with 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). 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
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water to the batter. The batter will be thin.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 8
Prepare the Frosting
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter with an electric mixer until creamy.
- 9
Add Sugar and Cocoa
Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing on low speed until well combined.
- 10
Add Milk and Vanilla
Add the whole milk and vanilla extract. Beat on high speed for about 3-5 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy.
Assembling the Cake
- 11
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 12
Serve
Slice the cake and serve. Enjoy your rich chocolate cake with creamy frosting!