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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Oven and Pans
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Gradually stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- 5
Prepare the Molten Center
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate and unsalted butter together until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
- 6
Layer the Cake
Divide half of the cake batter into the prepared pans. Then, pour the melted chocolate mixture evenly over the batter in both pans. Finally, cover with the remaining cake batter.
- 7
Bake the Cakes
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the edge comes out clean (the center should be molten).
- 8
Cool and Serve
Allow the cakes to cool for 10 minutes in the pans, then carefully transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Serve warm for a molten center.
