Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Optional Toppings
Method
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 mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well to combine.
- 3
Combine Wet Ingredients
In another mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water carefully. The batter will be thin, which is normal.
Baking
- 6
Pour and Bake
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake 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 the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then, turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting and Serving
- 8
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, frost the top of one layer with chocolate frosting, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 9
Garnish
Add chocolate shavings and fresh berries on top for garnish, if desired.
- 10
Serve
Slice the cake and serve it to enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate cake!