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Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a molten center.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Molten Center Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Gradually stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and 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 allow to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Molten Center Preparation
- 7
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
- 8
Assemble the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Pour the melted chocolate mixture in the center, leaving about an inch border. Top with the second cake layer.
- 9
Serve
To serve, slice the cake into pieces and enjoy the molten chocolate center that flows out.
