Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a decadent frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake
Frosting
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it's ready for baking.
- 2
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water to the batter. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter evenly into two greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cake
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 7
Make the Frosting
In a medium bowl, combine the cocoa powder and unsalted butter. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- 8
- 9
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 10
Serve
Slice the cake and serve. Enjoy your rich chocolate cake!