Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich 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). Prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing them and lightly flouring the insides.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to combine.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry mixture, stirring until just combined. Then carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Directions
- 7
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with the milk. Mix until smooth and creamy, then add the vanilla extract.
- 8
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes have cooled completely, 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.
- 9
Serve
Slice the cake and serve it to your guests. Enjoy your rich chocolate cake!