Desserts Recipe
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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 baking pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well blended.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water (the batter will be thin). Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and allow to cool completely on wire racks.
Frosting Preparation
- 7
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing well.
- 8
Add Milk and Vanilla
Add the milk and vanilla extract, mixing until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
- 9
Assemble the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.