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, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin; this is normal.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven, and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Directions
- 8
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Add the cocoa powder and mix until well blended.
- 9
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Add Vanilla
Stir in the vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
- 11
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
