Double Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Chocolate Frosting Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Prepare 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 1.75 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 cups of granulated sugar, 0.75 cups of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1.5 tsp of baking powder, 1.5 tsp of baking soda, and 1 tsp of salt. Whisk together until well combined.
- 3
Add Wet Ingredients
Add 2 large eggs, 1 cup of whole milk, 0.5 cups of vegetable oil, and 2 tsp of vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed until fully combined.
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Carefully stir in 1 cup of boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
- 5
Bake the Cakes
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, remove from the pans and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Frosting Directions
- 7
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, sift together 0.5 cups of unsweetened cocoa powder and 3 cups of powdered sugar.
- 8
Mix in Butter
Add 1 cup of softened unsalted butter to the cocoa mixture. Beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- 9
Add Milk and Vanilla
Gradually add 0.25 cups of whole milk and 1 tsp of vanilla extract, mixing until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.
- 10
Frost the Cakes
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of frosting on top, and then place the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 11
Serve
Slice and enjoy your delicious double chocolate cake!
