Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Ice Cream 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
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
Serving
- 8
Prepare to Serve
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate.
- 9
Add Ice Cream
Place 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream on top of the first layer of cake.
- 10
Top with Second Layer
Carefully place the second layer of cake on top of the ice cream.
- 11
Add More Ice Cream
Add the remaining 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream on top of the second layer of cake.
- 12
Serve
Slice the cake and serve immediately, ensuring each slice contains cake and ice cream.