Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mixing Dry Ingredients
- 2
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
Mixing Wet Ingredients
- 3
Combining Ingredients
- 4
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, mixing on medium speed until just combined. Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
Baking
- 5
Pour and Bake
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cooling
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
