Chocolate Cake Recipe
A rich chocolate cake served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk well until evenly mixed.
- 3
- 4
Add Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water until the batter is combined. The batter will be thin.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 7
Make the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add cocoa powder, then powdered sugar, alternating with milk. Beat until smooth and creamy. Stir in vanilla.
- 8
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Serving
- 9
Serve the Cake
Cut the chocolate cake into slices and serve each slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
