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- Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Make the cake batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and combined.
- Gradually add the boiling water (or hot coffee) and mix until the batter is well combined. The batter will be thin, but that’s normal—it helps keep the cake moist.
- Bake the cake:
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the frosting:
- In a large mixing bowl, sift the cocoa powder to remove any lumps.
- Beat the softened butter until creamy using an electric mixer.
- Gradually add the sifted cocoa powder, powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth and fluffy. If the frosting is too thick, add a little more cream to reach the desired consistency.
- Assemble the cake:
- Once the cakes are completely cool, place one cake layer on a serving plate.
- Spread a layer of frosting on top of the first cake layer.
- Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- Serve and enjoy:
- Let the cake set for about 30 minutes to firm up the frosting before slicing.
- Serve and enjoy your decadent, chocolatey masterpiece!
This chocolate cake is perfect for chocolate lovers—each bite is rich, moist, and loaded with creamy frosting. Enjoy! 🍫🍰
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