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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Oven and Pans
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, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Add Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water until the batter is well combined. The batter will be thin.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared 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 before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 7
Prepare the Cream
While the cake is cooling, prepare your favorite cream frosting.
- 8
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate, spread cream frosting on top, then add the second layer and frost the top and sides.
- 9
Serve
Slice the cake and serve. Enjoy your rich chocolate cake with cream!