Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a creamy frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake
Frosting
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat 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 bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Add Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water until combined. The batter will be thin.
- 5
Bake the Cakes
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Remove from oven and allow to cool in pans for 10 minutes. Then, remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
Frosting Preparation
- 7
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Add cocoa powder and mix until combined.
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Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread frosting on the top of the first layer, then place the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake.
