Desserts Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dessert Ingredients
Method
Dessert Directions
- 1
Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to over-mix as this can make the cake tough.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal. If desired, fold in chocolate chips at this point.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- 8
Serve
Once cooled, frost as desired or enjoy plain. Slice and serve your delicious dessert!
