Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich and moist chocolate cake with chocolate frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Preheat 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, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- 3
- 4
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.
- 5
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
- 6
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the butter and cocoa powder until well combined. Gradually add powdered sugar and milk, mixing until smooth. Stir in vanilla.
- 7
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of frosting, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides.
- 8
Serve
Cut into slices and serve your delicious chocolate cake!