Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with cream
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Cream Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 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 bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, which is normal.
- 5
Bake the Cakes
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, remove from the pans and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Cream Directions
- 7
Prepare the Cream
In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- 8
Whip the Cream
Using an electric mixer, whip the cream mixture on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
- 9
Assemble the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of whipped cream on top, then place the second cake layer on top of the cream. Cover the top and sides of the cake with the remaining whipped cream.