Chocolate Cake Recipe

Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Combine Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Combine Mixtures

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Add Boiling Water

Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.

Bake Cake

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool Cakes

Remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Melt Chocolate and Butter

In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.

Combine with Sugar and Egg

Stir in the powdered sugar until well blended. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.

Prepare for Baking

Pour the molten center mixture into greased ramekins or a muffin tin, filling them about halfway.

Layer Cakes

Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Pour the molten center mixture on top.

Top with Second Layer

Place the second layer of cake on top of the molten center.

Serve

Slice and serve while warm to enjoy the molten center!