Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and 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 turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 7
Make the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Add cocoa powder and mix well. Gradually add powdered sugar and milk, alternating between them, until the desired consistency is reached. Stir in vanilla extract.
- 8
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting over the top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Serving
- 9
Plate the Dessert
Slice the chocolate cake and serve each slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.