Resorts Signature Chocolate Cake Recipe
whipped cream, berries
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Whipped Cream Ingredients
Berries
Method
Cake Directions
- 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 and Mix
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Then carefully stir in the boiling water.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between 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 let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Whipped Cream Directions
- 7
Prepare Whipped Cream
In a large mixing bowl, add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- 8
Whip the Cream
Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
- 9
Chill
Refrigerate the whipped cream until ready to use.
Berries Directions
- 10
Wash the Berries
Rinse the mixed berries under cold water and gently pat them dry with a paper towel.
- 11
Prepare for Garnishing
Set the berries aside for garnishing the cake.