Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a creamy chocolate 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, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is well mixed. The batter will be thin.
- 6
Bake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting Directions
- 8
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, sift the unsweetened cocoa powder.
- 9
Cream Butter
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth.
- 10
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Finish with Vanilla
Add vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
- 12
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.