Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a creamy chocolate frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
Prepare the Oven and Pans
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Incorporate Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with milk, until the desired consistency is reached. Stir in vanilla.
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate, spread frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
