Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake served with ice cream
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting 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, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Gradually stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into 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 to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 7
Make the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Add cocoa powder and mix until combined. Gradually add powdered sugar and milk, beating until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 8
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake.
Serving
- 9
Serve with Ice Cream
Slice the chocolate cake and serve each slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.