Jul 14 2026
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Five Layers Chocolate Cake Recipe

Inspired by Arthur's Prime Steakhouse
Time3h
Serves12

French Vanilla Ice Cream

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Ingredients

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Cake Layers

Frosting

Ice Cream

Method

Cake Layers

  1. 1

    Prepare the Oven and Pans

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour five 8-inch round cake pans.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

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

  3. 3

    Add Wet Ingredients

    Add the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.

  4. 4

    Incorporate Boiling Water

    Slowly stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth (the batter will be thin).

  5. 5

    Bake the Layers

    Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Frosting

  1. 6

    Prepare the Frosting

    In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with the whole milk, until you reach a spreadable consistency. Stir in the vanilla extract.

  2. 7

    Frost the Cake

    Once the cake layers are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top. Repeat with the remaining layers, finishing with frosting on the top and sides of the cake.

Ice Cream

  1. 8

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the sugar is dissolved.

  2. 9

    Chill the Mixture

    Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until thoroughly chilled.

  3. 10

    Churn the Ice Cream

    Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.

  4. 11

    Freeze the Ice Cream

    Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm.

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