Chocolate Blackout Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake
Frosting
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 8
Prepare the Frosting
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, and mix until smooth and fluffy.
- 9
Add Vanilla
Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- 10
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.