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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
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 bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Carefully stir in the boiling water until smooth.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cream Preparation
- 7
Whip the Cream
In a medium bowl, add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, whip the cream until stiff peaks form.
- 8
Assemble the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of whipped cream on top, then place the second layer on top and spread cream on the top and sides of the cake.