Ultimate Chocolate Cake Recipe
Layers of chocolate fudge, chocolate mousse and rich dark chocolate cake covered with a creamy fudge frosting in a crust of chocolate chips.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
Prepare the Oven and Pans
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water until the batter is well combined. The batter will be thin.
Bake the Cakes
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cakes
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
Prepare Chocolate Mousse
In a bowl, melt chocolate and let it cool. Whip heavy cream in another bowl until soft peaks form. Fold melted chocolate into whipped cream.
Assemble the Cake
Place one layer of cake on a serving plate. Spread chocolate mousse on top, then add the second layer. Frost the entire cake with fudge frosting.
Add Chocolate Chips
Press chocolate chips into the sides of the cake for a crust.