Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a molten center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Molten Center Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
Bake the Cake
- 5
Pour Batter
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
- 6
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to cooling racks.
Prepare the Molten Center
- 7
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave or double boiler, melt the semi-sweet chocolate and unsalted butter together, stirring until smooth.
- 8
Assemble the Cake
- 9
Create Layer
Once the cakes are fully cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Pour the molten center mixture over the top.
- 10
Top with Second Layer
Place the second cake layer on top of the molten center, pressing down gently to secure.
- 11
Serve
Slice and serve warm for a gooey molten center, optionally with whipped cream or ice cream.