Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a creamy frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Prepare the Oven and Pans
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 bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. It will be thin.
- 5
Bake the Cakes
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- 7
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, cream the butter and cocoa powder together. Gradually add the powdered sugar and milk, beating until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 8
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate and spread frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.