Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich and decadent chocolate cake.
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
For Frosting
Method
Cake Preparation
- 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 all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing well until combined. Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
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
- 7
Make the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until combined.
- 8
Add Cream and Vanilla
Pour in the heavy cream and vanilla extract, beating until the frosting is light and fluffy. Adjust the consistency with more cream or powdered sugar if needed.
- 9
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, 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.
