Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a creamy 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
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
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- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water into the batter; the batter will be thin.
- 6
Bake the Cakes
Divide the batter equally between the prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Directions
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Prepare the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Add the cocoa powder and mix until well combined.
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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 sides and top of the cake as desired.
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Serve
Slice the cake and serve. Enjoy your rich chocolate cake with creamy frosting!