Featured Dessert Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dessert Ingredients
Method
Baking Instructions
Prepare the Oven and Pans
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water until well combined. The batter will be thin.
Add Chocolate Chips
Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. Serve as is or with your favorite frosting.
