Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake
Cream Cheese Frosting
Method
Cake Preparation
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. Note that the batter will be thin.
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
Add Sugar and Vanilla
Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated and fluffy.
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
