Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsAnchor BarDark Chocolate Cake Recipe

Dark Chocolate Cake Recipe

Inspired by Anchor Bar
Time1h
Serves12

Slice of premium dark chocolate cake with chocolate mousse center.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Method

Cake Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Baking Pans

    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 mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  3. 3

    Add Wet Ingredients

    Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in the boiling water until well combined.

  4. 4

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  5. 5

    Cool the Cakes

    Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on a wire rack.

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