Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich and moist chocolate cake with frosting
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water to the batter. The batter will be thin, which is normal.
- 5
Bake the Cakes
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, remove from pans and let cool completely on a wire rack.
Frosting Directions
- 7
Make the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until well combined.
- 8
Add Cream and Vanilla
Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract to the frosting mixture. Beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
- 9
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 and frost the top and sides of the cake.
