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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
To Serve
Method
Cake Preparation
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Add Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth (the batter will be thin).
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
Make the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with milk, and beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes have cooled completely, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread frosting over the top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Serving
Serve the Cake
Slice the chocolate cake and serve each slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.