Chocolate Cake Recipe
dark chocolate mousse. chocolate frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 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 flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Add Boiling Water
Stir in boiling water until the batter is well combined. The batter will be thin.
- 5
Bake the Cakes
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans to cool completely on a wire rack.
- 7
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, combine cocoa powder, softened butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- 8
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of frosting, and top with the second layer. Frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 9
Serve
Slice the cake and serve. Enjoy your delicious chocolate cake!
