Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Optional Frosting
Method
Cake Preparation
- 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 flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Slowly stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.
- 6
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.
- 7
Cool the Cake
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 8
Prepare Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat together the cocoa powder, butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- 9
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, spread the frosting evenly on top of one layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.