Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with 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 bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry mixture, mixing until just combined.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Slowly stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
- 6
Bake the Cakes
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. 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 a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Directions
- 8
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, combine the cocoa powder and softened butter. Beat with an electric mixer until well combined.
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- 10
Add Vanilla
Mix in the vanilla extract to the frosting and beat until fully incorporated.
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Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate, spread frosting on top, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.