Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich and moist chocolate cake with chocolate frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting 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, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing on medium speed until just combined.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
- 6
Bake the Cakes
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting Directions
- 8
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy.
- 9
Mix Cocoa and Sugar
Gradually add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
- 10
- 11
Frost the Cakes
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one cake 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.