Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich and moist chocolate cake with a creamy frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be very thin.
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then, turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
