Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
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, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water; 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 into the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cake
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 7
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Add the cocoa powder, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until smooth and fluffy.
- 8
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate, spread a generous amount of frosting on top, and then place the second layer on top of the frosted layer. Frost the top and sides of the cake.
Serving
- 9
Serve with Ice Cream
Slice the chocolate cake and serve each slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.