Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake.
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is hot enough for baking.
- 2
Prepare Baking Pans
Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to prevent sticking.
Mixing Ingredients
- 3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
- 4
- 5
Incorporate Boiling Water
Slowly stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
Baking the Cake
- 6
Pour Batter into Pans
Evenly distribute the batter between the prepared cake pans.
- 7
Bake the Cake
Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cooling and Serving
- 8
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- 9
Frosting and Serving
Once cooled, frost with your favorite chocolate frosting and serve.