Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich and moist chocolate cake with chocolate icing.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Icing 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
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix on medium speed until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Carefully 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 pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Icing Directions
- 8
Prepare the Icing
In a medium bowl, sift together the cocoa powder and powdered sugar.
- 9
Mix Butter and Cocoa
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the cocoa-sugar mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until smooth and well combined.
- 10
Add Vanilla
Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- 11
Ice the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of icing on top. Place the second layer on top and spread icing over the top and sides of the cake.