Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich and moist chocolate cake served with ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Serving 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 mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
Serving Suggestions
- 7
Prepare Ice Cream
Scoop the ice cream into bowls or onto plates.
- 8
Assemble the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Add a layer of whipped cream if desired.
- 9
Finish with Toppings
Place the second layer on top, drizzle with chocolate syrup, and serve with ice cream and additional whipped cream on the side.