Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a gooey center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Gooey Center Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 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 all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Slowly stir in the boiling water into the batter. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.
- 5
Pour Batter into Pans
Evenly distribute the batter between the prepared cake pans.
- 6
Bake the Cakes
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Gooey Center Preparation
- 8
Heat the Cream
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
- 9
Melt the Chocolate
Remove from heat and add the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Let sit for 2-3 minutes, then stir until smooth and fully melted.
- 10
Assemble the Cake
Once the cakes are fully cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Pour the melted chocolate mixture in the center, leaving a border around the edges.
- 11
Top with Second Layer
Place the second layer on top, pressing down gently to create a seal.
- 12
Chill
Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the chocolate center to set slightly.