Jun 09 2026
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Chocolate Cake Slice Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves12

Make Chocolate Cake Slice Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 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. 3

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, combine the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

  5. 5

    Add Boiling Water

    Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.

  6. 6

    Bake the Cake

    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Cool the Cakes

    Once baked, remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.

Frosting Preparation

  1. 8

    Prepare the Frosting

    In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with the milk. Mix until smooth and creamy.

  2. 9

    Add Vanilla

    Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

  3. 10

    Frost the Cake

    Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.

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