Jun 08 2026
RestaurantsBack Bay Ale HouseChocolate Cake Recipe

Chocolate Cake Recipe

Inspired by Back Bay Ale House
Time1h
Serves12

Rich and moist chocolate cake with chocolate frosting.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

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

  2. 2

    Combine 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 on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth. Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is well combined.

  4. 4

    Bake the Cakes

    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 transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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