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To make a delicious chocolate cake, you will need:
No, it is important to use unsweetened cocoa powder for the chocolate cake. This will give the cake a rich chocolate flavor without making it too sweet.
You can mix the ingredients by hand or with an electric mixer. Start by combining the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt) in a large mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, mix together the wet ingredients (milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract). Slowly add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and mix until well combined. Finally, stir in the boiling water and mix until the batter is smooth.
The baking time for a chocolate cake can vary depending on your oven and the size of your cake pan. Generally, it takes about 30-35 minutes for a 9-inch round cake or 35-40 minutes for a 9x13 inch rectangular cake. To ensure that your cake is fully baked, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done. If there is still batter on the toothpick, continue baking for a few more minutes.
Yes, it is important to let the chocolate cake cool completely before frosting. If the cake is still warm, the frosting will melt and slide off. It is best to let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before removing it and letting it cool on a wire rack for another 30 minutes. Once the cake is completely cool, you can frost it with your desired frosting.