Chocolate Cake Recipe

Preheat Oven

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

Combine Dry Ingredients

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

Mix Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Serve

To serve, slice the cake into pieces and enjoy the molten chocolate center that flows out.