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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
- 2
Prepare the Baking Pans
Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper for easier removal.
- 3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 4
- 5
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just incorporated.
- 6
Add Boiling Water
Slowly stir in the boiling water into the batter. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.
- 7
Pour Batter into Pans
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- 8
Bake the Cakes
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 9
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then, turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.