Jul 14 2026
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Chocolate Cake Recipe

Inspired by 80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar
Time1h
Serves12

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) to ensure that it reaches the right temperature for baking the cake.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Cake Pans

    Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. This will prevent the cake from sticking.

Mixing Ingredients

  1. 3

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

  2. 4

    Add Wet Ingredients

    Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes until well blended.

  3. 5

    Incorporate Boiling Water

    Carefully stir in the boiling water to the batter. Mix until smooth; the batter will be thin.

Baking the Cake

  1. 6

    Pour Batter into Pans

    Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.

  2. 7

    Bake the Cake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  3. 8

    Cool the Cakes

    Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, remove from pans and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

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