Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a creamy frosting.
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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 mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 7
Beat the Butter
In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy and smooth.
- 8
Add Cocoa and Sugar
Gradually add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined.
- 9
Add Milk and Vanilla
Add the milk and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- 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.