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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Raspberry Sauce Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 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 flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Slowly add the boiling water and mix until smooth.
- 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 Cake
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Raspberry Sauce Directions
- 7
- 8
Cook the Sauce
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let cool.
- 9
Strain the Sauce (optional)
For a smoother sauce, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the seeds.
