Roy’s Chocolate Decadence Cake Recipe
Chocolate Streusel | Whipped Cream | Fresh Raspberries
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Ingredients
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Cake
Chocolate Streusel
Whipped Cream
Garnish
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 bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.
- 3
- 4
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until well combined (the batter will be thin).
- 5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cake
Once baked, remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Chocolate Streusel Preparation
- 7
Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Add melted butter and mix until crumbly.
- 8
Bake the Streusel
Spread the streusel on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes at 350°F (175°C), stirring halfway through. Allow to cool.
Whipped Cream Preparation
- 9
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip until soft peaks form.
Assembly
- 10
Layer the Cake
Place one layer of cake on a serving plate, spread a layer of whipped cream on top, then sprinkle with chocolate streusel. Top with the second layer of cake and repeat.
- 11
Garnish
Finish by dolloping more whipped cream on top and garnishing with fresh raspberries.
