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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Oven and Pans
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Wet and Dry Mixes
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- 5
Bake the Cakes
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- 7
Serve with Ice Cream
Once the cakes are cool, layer them with your choice of frosting, and serve slices with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.