Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Prepare 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
Add Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water until well combined. The batter will be thin.
- 5
Bake the 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.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting Directions
- 7
Make the Frosting
In a medium bowl, cream the butter until smooth. Gradually beat in the cocoa powder, followed by powdered sugar and milk. Mix until well combined and smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- 8
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a plate, spread frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides.
Serving Directions
- 9
Serve the Cake
Slice the cake and serve each piece with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.