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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
For Serving
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour 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 Mixtures
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Carefully stir in the boiling water (the batter will be thin).
- 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
Once baked, let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on a wire rack.
Frosting Directions
- 7
Make the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with milk and vanilla extract, until you reach a spreadable consistency.
- 8
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Serving Directions
- 9
Prepare for Serving
Chop the pistachios finely. Serve slices of the chocolate cake with a scoop of vanilla gelato on the side, and sprinkle chopped pistachios over the top for garnish.
