Jul 14 2026

Dessert Recipe

Time2h
Serves8

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Ingredients

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Chocolate Cake

Vanilla Ice Cream

Method

Chocolate Cake

  1. 1

    Prepare the Oven and Pans

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

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

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

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

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

  4. 4

    Fold Ingredients Together

    Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Then stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.

  5. 5

    Bake the Cake

    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.

  6. 6

    Cool the Cakes

    Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Vanilla Ice Cream

  1. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.

  2. 8

    Mix Well

    Whisk the mixture until the sugar is dissolved and everything is well blended.

  3. 9

    Chill the Mixture

    Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled.

  4. 10

    Churn the Ice Cream

    Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

  5. 11

    Freeze

    Once churned, transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.

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