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Amazing Chocolate Cake Recipe

This fabulous chocolate cake recipe will have your friends and family begging for more! It’s simple, chocolatey goodness will be a delight to all who try it. It’s a great treat for birthdays, family get-togethers or any festive occasion. Anyone who loves chocolate, cake and sugar will definitely enjoy this cake. It’ll also taste much better than anything out of a box! Here’s how to do it.

Ingredients for the cake:

  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 sticks butter, or 1 cup
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

No proper chocolate cake is without a delicious, sugary frosting. Here are the ingredients for the frosting:

  • 1 stick of softened butter, or 1/2 a cup
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 a cup of whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons colored or chocolate sprinkles

How to make the cake:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Butter three 9-inch cake pans.
  • Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt and baking powder in a bowl.
  • Beat the water, butter and vanilla in large bowl.
  • Whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
  • Divide batter among the three pans.
  • Bake cakes 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Let the cakes cool completely.
  • Turn the cakes over to take them out.

Here’s how to make the frosting:

  • Beat softened or room temperature butter in large bowl until fluffy.
  • Slowly beat in 2 cups sugar.
  • Beat in most of the milk and all of the vanilla.
  • Add cocoa and remaining 2 cups sugar.
  • Beat until well blended.
  • Thin the mixture with more milk if needed.
  • Place 1 cake layer on a flat platter.
  • Spread 2/3 cup frosting over.
  • Top with second cake layer.
  • Spread 2/3 cup frosting over.
  • Top with remaining cake layer.
  • Spread frosting over sides and top of cake.
  • Sprinkle the sprinkles liberally all over the top and sides of the cake.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

This chocolate cake recipe is tried and true, and is sure to become a family favorite. It’s fudgey, rich and just a little bit decadent. It is also equally delicious with a tall, ice-cold glass of milk or a delicious red wine. Chocolate has even been said to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels with its flavonoids, which act as antioxidants. Chocolate will actually stimulate endorphin production, giving you a keep feeling of pleasure.

It contains serotonin, an effective anti-depressant as well as caffeine, a stimulant to give you energy. So have fun baking and enjoy your chocolate cake.

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