Chocolate Crumb Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, mix sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and eggs until well combined.

4. 4

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk until all ingredients are incorporated.

5. 5

   Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.

6. 6

   In a separate bowl, combine chocolate chips and powdered sugar. Add boiling water and stir until smooth.

7. 7

   Sprinkle the chocolate mixture evenly over the cake batter.

8. 8

   Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. 9

   Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.