Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsAunt E’s Southern CuisineChocolate Cake Recipe

Chocolate Cake Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves12

Rich chocolate cake with chocolate frosting.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Method

Cake Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and 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

    Add Wet Ingredients

    Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Stir in the boiling water until well incorporated.

  4. 4

    Bake the Cake

    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  5. 5

    Cool the Cakes

    Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

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