Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a molten center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Molten Center
Method
Preparing the Cake Batter
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine All Ingredients
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- 5
Divide Batter
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Preparing the Molten Center
- 7
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
- 8
Assembling the Cake
- 9
Layer Cakes
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Using a spoon or spatula, create a small indent in the center of the cake layer.
- 10
Add Molten Center
Pour half of the molten chocolate mixture into the indent on the first cake layer.
- 11
Top with Second Layer
Place the second cake layer on top of the first layer, making sure it aligns well.
- 12
Serve
Slice and enjoy your rich chocolate cake with a molten center. Serve warm for the best molten effect!