New York Times Bestseller Recipe
Make New York Times Bestseller Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Method
Base Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Slowly stir in the boiling water until the batter is well mixed. The batter will be thin.
- 6
Bake the Cakes
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 8
Make the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with milk, until smooth and spreadable.
- 9
Add Vanilla
Stir in the vanilla extract to combine.
- 10
Frost the Cakes
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate, spread frosting on top, and then place the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake.