Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
For Serving
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 flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth (the batter will be thin).
- 6
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.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Serving Instructions
- 8
Prepare to Serve
Once the cakes are completely cooled, layer one cake on a serving plate.
- 9
Add Frosting (Optional)
If desired, add your favorite frosting between the layers and on top of the cake.
- 10
Slice and Serve
Slice the cake and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side. Garnish with chocolate shavings.