Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the 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 all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixture
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin, which is normal.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cake
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 8
Prepare Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, until the desired consistency is reached. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 9
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
- 10
Serve with Ice Cream
Cut the chocolate cake into slices and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.