Mama's Giant Chocolate Cake Recipe
Layers of moist chocolate cake and rich fudge frosting served with salted caramel sauce, chocolate crunch and whipped cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake and Frosting
Method
Preparation and Assembly
- 1
Bake the Cake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth (the batter will be thin).
- 5
Bake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- 6
Make the Fudge Frosting
Melt the unsweetened chocolate. In a mixing bowl, beat heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Fold in melted chocolate.
- 7
Assemble the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of fudge frosting on top, then add the second layer. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining fudge frosting.
- 8
Serve
Drizzle with salted caramel sauce, sprinkle with chocolate crunch, and add dollops of whipped cream around the plate.
