How to Make the Best Chocolate Cake Ever

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How to Make the Best Chocolate Cake Ever

Ashli Hutchison

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The boiling water is optional, it make the batter smoother and a little thinner. Some like it that way, other don't prefer either. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

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In a large bowl combine all dry ingredients, mix well doing this before adding the liquid ingredients will minimize your "lumps" If using water boil while gathering and mixing dry ingredients.

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Once dry ingredients have been mixed add your liquid parts, if using hand beater, beat for about three minutes. If you are using a regular spatula, like me, beat until lumps are out, then add water.

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This video is sitting the batter and showing how to get rid of those annoying lumps by hand!

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One you have combine all ingredients, it is then time to grease the pan. I used butter, but non-stick baking spray is alright.

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Greasing the pan with butter and a spatula

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Finished!

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After pan is greased, it is now time to flour the pan. If you don't want to use your hands, I have used a sifter in the past and it works perfectly!

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One you have properly greased and floured your pan, add the mixture. Place in the oven and bake 30-35 minutes: I used a toothpick to ensure the cake is done.

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Once cake is done, let it cool (I recommend placing it on a cooling rack) then ice it!

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I am using store bought icing. I only eat whipped frosting because I hate the regular stuff, too sweet, many like to make their own icing, but time was short.

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Once frosted serve! I serve with french vinall ice cream, compliments the cream cheese frosting perfectly! Enjoy!

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