Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a creamy 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 all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes. The batter will be thick.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth and well combined. It will be quite thin.
- 6
Bake the Cakes
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into 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
Beat the Butter
In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth.
- 9
Add Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing on low speed until combined.
- 10
Add Milk and Vanilla
Add the milk and vanilla extract, then beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- 11
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, 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.
