Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake layered with chocolate frosting and served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Prepare the Oven and Pans
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, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- 5
Bake the Cake
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.
- 6
Cool the Cake
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.