Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with chocolate frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake
Frosting
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 mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- 5
Bake the Cakes
Bake in the preheated oven 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 allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 7
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, until smooth and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 8
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top of the frosting. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- 9
Serve
Slice and serve the chocolate cake. Enjoy your rich chocolate dessert!