Chocolate Cake with Whipped Cream & Berries

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and the two 6" x 4" pans.
2. n a medium-sized bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
3. In a bowl of a stand mixer with paddle attachment add the sugar and butter. Beat together until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
5. Mix until just combined. Once the batter is smooth, slowly pour in the boiling water, mixing continuously.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
8. Allow the cakes to cool completely. In a bowl, whisk together the whipped cream and icing sugar until stiff peaks.
9. Spread the whipped cream on top of the cooled chocolate cakes. Garnish with berries and enjoy!