Chocolate Cake Recipe

Cake Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. 2

   Combine Dry Ingredients

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. 3

   Mix Wet Ingredients

   In another bowl, combine the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat until well blended.

4. 4

   Combine Mixtures

   Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.

5. 5

   Add Boiling Water

   Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.

6. 6

   Bake the Cakes

   Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. 7

   Prepare the Chocolate Center

   While the cakes are baking, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.

8. 8

   Cool Cakes

   Once baked, allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. 9

   Assemble the Cake

   Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate, pour the melted chocolate over the top, then place the second layer on top. Optionally, drizzle more melted chocolate over the top.

10. 10

    Serve

    Slice and serve the rich chocolate cake with a gooey chocolate center.