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1. Prep and Preheat:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add the Wet Ingredients:
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry mixture. Beat on medium speed until smooth.
4. Add Boiling Water:
- Gradually stir in the boiling water (or hot coffee). The batter will be thin—that’s perfect for a moist cake!
5. Bake:
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Make the Frosting:
- Beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
- Slowly mix in the heavy cream and vanilla until smooth and fluffy. Adjust the consistency by adding more cream if needed.
7. Assemble the Cake:
- Spread a generous layer of frosting on the first cake layer. Top with the second layer and frost the top and sides.
- For extra flair, sprinkle chocolate shavings, drizzle ganache, or add berries on top.
Why It’s Amazing:
It’s the ultimate homemade chocolate cake—soft, rich, and deeply chocolatey, paired with creamy frosting. This is one of those recipes that turns into THE family favorite. Let me know if you make it and how much everyone loves it! 🍫🍰✨
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