Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter or cooking spray.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together 1.75 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 cups of granulated sugar, 0.75 cups of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1.5 tsp of baking powder, 1.5 tsp of baking soda, and 1 tsp of salt until well combined.
- 3
Combine Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 cup of whole milk, 0.5 cups of vegetable oil, and 2 tsp of vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing on medium speed until combined. Carefully stir in 1 cup of boiling water until the batter is well mixed (the batter will be thin).
- 5
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
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
- 7
Prepare the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, combine 0.5 cups of unsweetened cocoa powder, 0.5 cups of softened butter, and 3 cups of powdered sugar. Mix on low speed until combined, then add 0.25 cups of whole milk and 1 tsp of vanilla extract.
- 8
Whip the Frosting
Increase the mixer speed to medium and whip the frosting until it is light and fluffy. If the frosting is too thick, add a little more milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
- 9
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 10
Serve
Slice the cake and serve to enjoy your homemade chocolate cake!