Rabbit Hole Recipe
Make Rabbit Hole Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base
Frosting
Method
Base Preparation
- 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 mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing 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
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
Once baked, remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 8
Make the Frosting
In a medium mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Add the cocoa powder and mix until combined.
- 9
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Finish with Vanilla
Stir in the vanilla extract until well incorporated.
Assembly
- 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.
- 12
Add Second Layer
Place the second layer on top of the frosted layer and use the remaining frosting to cover the top and sides of the cake.
- 13
Serve
Slice the cake and enjoy your Rabbit Hole dessert!