Soft Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Preparing the Cake:

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Grease and flour the cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the bowl with the dry ingredients. Use an electric mixer to beat on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  4. Incorporate Boiling Water: Stir in the boiling water (the batter will be thin, but this is correct). Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  5. Bake: Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
  6. Cool: Remove the cakes from the oven and allow to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then, turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Preparing the Chocolate Frosting:

  1. Beat Butter: Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter until it is light and fluffy. Gradually add the cocoa powder and continue beating until incorporated.
  2. Add Powdered Sugar and Milk: Alternately add powdered sugar and milk, beating on low speed until reaching the desired consistency. Add more milk or sugar if needed to adjust the texture.
  3. Flavor with Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract and beat the frosting until smooth and spreadable.

Assembling the Cake:

  1. Layer and Frost: Place one cake layer on your serving plate. Spread frosting evenly over the top. Place the second layer on top, and spread frosting evenly on the top and around the sides of the cake.
  2. Decorate: You can garnish the cake with chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or even fresh berries for added color and flavor.

Conclusion

This soft chocolate cake with its silky chocolate frosting is sure to satisfy any chocolate lover’s dream. It’s moist, fluffy, and richly flavored, perfect for serving as an elegant dessert or a special treat for any gathering. The cake not only delivers on taste but also on texture, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

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