Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with chocolate frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cake.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated 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
Pour into Pans
Divide the batter evenly between two greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
- 6
Bake the Cakes
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into 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 turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 8
Make the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with milk. Mix until smooth and well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 9
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.