Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with chocolate frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Incorporate Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water carefully (the batter will be thin). Mix until smooth.
Pour and Bake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Directions
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter on high speed until creamy.
Add Milk and Vanilla
Pour in the whole milk and vanilla extract. Beat on high speed for about 2 minutes until fluffy and spreadable.
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.