Chocolate Cake Recipe

Baking Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. 2

   Mix Dry Ingredients

   In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. 3

   Combine Wet Ingredients

   In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until combined.

4. 4

   Combine the Mixtures

   Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.

5. 5

   Prepare for Chocolate Center

   Melt the semi-sweet chocolate and butter together in a microwave or double boiler, stirring until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.

6. 6

   Layer the Batter

   Pour half of the batter into each prepared cake pan. Spoon the melted chocolate mixture into the center of each cake pan, then top with the remaining batter.

7. 7

   Bake

   Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are okay).

8. 8

   Cool and Serve

   Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm for a molten center experience.