Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake served with vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake 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 mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk them together until well blended.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Slowly stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin, which is normal.
- 5
Bake the Cakes
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Serving Instructions
- 7
Prepare to Serve
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. You may add frosting or serve as is.
- 8
Add Ice Cream
Serve slices of the chocolate cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
