Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Cream 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
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth (the batter will be thin).
- 6
Bake the Cake
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.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cream Preparation
- 8
Whip the Cream
In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer on medium speed until it begins to thicken.
- 9
Add Sugar and Vanilla
Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- 10
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of whipped cream between the two layers and frost the top and sides of the cake.