Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with whipped cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Whipped Cream 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 mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water carefully; the batter will be thin. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, remove them from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Whipped Cream Preparation
- 7
Prepare the Whipped Cream
In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- 8
Whip the Cream
Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer, whip the mixture on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
- 9
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of whipped cream on top, then place the second layer on top of that and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining whipped cream.