Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Ice Cream Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Add Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water until fully incorporated. The batter will be thin.
- 5
Pour Batter into Pans
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- 6
Bake the Cakes
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving Directions
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Serve with Ice Cream
Once the cakes are completely cooled, slice them and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.