Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake served with whipped cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Whipped Cream Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.
Incorporate Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin; this is normal.
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Whipped Cream Preparation
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat on high speed until soft peaks form.
Serve
Once the cakes are completely cool, you can frost with whipped cream or serve a dollop on each slice.