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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin, which is normal.
- 6
Pour into Pans
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared baking pans.
- 7
Bake the Cake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool the Cake
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.