Homestyle Desserts Recipe
A selection of delicious desserts made in-house.
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Ingredients
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Dessert Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Oven and Pans
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 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. Note that the batter will be very thin.
- 5
Add Chocolate Chips
Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- 6
Bake the Cakes
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool and Serve
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans to cool completely on wire racks. Serve as is or frost as desired.
