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Rich and Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water

For the Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the Oven

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

Mix the Dry Ingredients

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

Add Wet Ingredients

  • Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes until well blended.

Incorporate Boiling Water

  • Carefully stir in the boiling water (the batter will be thin) until fully combined.

Bake the Cake

  • 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.

Cool the Cakes

  • Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.

Prepare the Frosting

  • In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with milk. Mix until smooth and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Frost the Cake

  • Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving platter. Spread a layer of frosting on top. Add the second layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.

Serve and Enjoy

  • Slice and serve your delicious Rich and Moist Chocolate Cake. Enjoy the indulgent flavors!

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