Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake topped with chocolate 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, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
- 5
Bake the Cakes
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 allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, remove from pans and let cool completely on a wire rack.
Frosting Directions
- 7
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter until smooth. Gradually add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, and mix until creamy.
- 8
Add Vanilla
Stir in the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- 9
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.