Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake layered with 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
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
- 6
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.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Directions
- 8
Prepare the Frosting
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy.
- 9
Mix in Cocoa and Sugar
Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing on low speed until well combined.
- 10
Add Milk and Vanilla
Add the milk and vanilla extract, then beat on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes, until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- 11
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 12
Serve
Slice the cake and serve. Enjoy your rich chocolate cake!
