A classic Chocolate Cake with Ice Cream is a delicious and comforting dessert combo that’s hard to beat! Rich, moist chocolate cake paired with creamy ice cream creates a dreamy indulgence. Here’s a simple recipe to make a homemade chocolate cake and serve it with your favorite ice cream for a show-stopping treat.
Chocolate Cake with Ice Cream
Ingredients (For the cake):
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 and 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 and 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water (this helps create a moist, fudgy texture)
Ingredients (For serving):
- Your favorite ice cream (chocolate, vanilla, or any flavor you love)
- Whipped cream or chocolate sauce (optional, for topping)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper.
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. Add Wet Ingredients:
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth and well combined using a hand mixer or whisk.
4. Add Boiling Water:
- Slowly pour in the boiling water and mix until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin, but this is what makes the cake moist and fudgy.
5. Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
6. Cool the Cake:
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
7. Serve with Ice Cream:
- Once the cakes have cooled, slice a piece of the chocolate cake and top it with a generous scoop of your favorite ice cream.
- For extra indulgence, drizzle with chocolate sauce, or top with whipped cream or sprinkles.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor: Use high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate ice cream or even a scoop of chocolate ganache on top.
- Flavor variations: Feel free to experiment with different ice cream flavors, such as vanilla, mint chocolate chip, or caramel, to complement the chocolate cake.
- Warm up the cake: If you like, you can warm up the chocolate cake slices slightly in the microwave before serving with ice cream to create a nice contrast between the warm cake and cold ice cream.
This Chocolate Cake with Ice Cream is a decadent dessert perfect for any celebration, a casual family dinner, or a treat for yourself. It’s simple, comforting, and utterly satisfying! Enjoy!