Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a creamy chocolate frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting 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 the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between 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
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Directions
- 8
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter until smooth and creamy.
- 9
Mix Cocoa and Sugar
Gradually add in the cocoa powder and powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
- 10
Add Milk and Vanilla
Pour in the milk and vanilla extract, and beat until the frosting is fluffy and spreadable.
- 11
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, 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.