Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with whipped cream
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Whipped Cream Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 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 mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water to the batter. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.
- 5
Bake the Cakes
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, remove from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Whipped Cream Directions
- 7
Prepare Whipped Cream
In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- 8
Whip the Cream
Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whip the mixture on high speed until stiff peaks form.
- 9
Serve the Cake
Once the cake has cooled, place one layer on a serving plate, add a generous amount of whipped cream on top, then place the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides with the remaining whipped cream.
