Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Cream Ingredients
Method
Cake Instructions
- 1
Preheat the 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 all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
- 5
Bake the Cakes
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into 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, transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
Cream Instructions
- 7
Whip the Cream
In a large mixing bowl, add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat on high speed until stiff peaks form.
- 8
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of whipped cream on top, then place the second layer on top and cover the entire cake with the remaining whipped cream.
- 9
Serve
Slice the cake and serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy your rich chocolate cake with cream!
