Chocolate Madness Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Garnish 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 flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water until the batter is well combined. Note that the batter will be thin.
- 5
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.
- 6
Cool the Cake
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, remove from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Directions
- 7
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the cocoa powder, followed by the powdered sugar and milk. Beat until smooth and creamy, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- 8
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Garnish Directions
- 9
Add Garnish
Sprinkle chocolate shavings and chopped nuts (if using) on top of the frosted cake for decoration.