Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
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
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing well until combined. The batter will be thick.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water, mixing until the batter becomes smooth and thin.
- 6
Bake the Cakes
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then remove from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 8
Prepare the Frosting
In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing well.
- 9
Add Cream and Vanilla
Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy. If too thick, add a little more cream until desired consistency is reached.
Assembly
- 10
Frost the Cakes
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
- 11
Serve
Slice the cake and serve. Enjoy your homemade chocolate cake!