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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Optional Frosting
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour 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 powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. The batter will be thick.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water to the batter. This will thin it out and make it smoother.
- 6
Pour and Bake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 8
Make the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat together the softened butter and cocoa powder until smooth.
- 9
- 10
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, spread the frosting on top of one layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 11
Serve
Slice the cake and serve it to enjoy your rich and decadent chocolate cake!