Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich and decadent chocolate cake, perfect for dessert lovers.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Oven and Pans
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Slowly stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- 5
Pour Batter into Pans
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- 6
Bake the Cakes
Bake in the preheated oven 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 transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 8
Frost and Serve
Once cooled, frost with your favorite chocolate frosting and serve.