Jul 14 2026
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Dark Chocolate Cake Recipe

Inspired by Backstreet Cafe
Time1h 30m
Serves8

peach compote, coffee ice cream

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Peach Compote Ingredients

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

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

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

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

  4. 4

    Add Boiling Water

    Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. It will be thin.

  5. 5

    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.

  6. 6

    Cool the Cake

    Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Peach Compote Preparation

  1. 7

    Cook Peaches

    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine diced peaches, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon.

  2. 8

    Simmer the Mixture

    Cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peaches have softened and released their juices.

  3. 9

    Cool the Compote

    Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.

Serve with Ice Cream

  1. 10

    Serve

    Slice the dark chocolate cake and serve with a scoop of coffee ice cream and a generous spoonful of peach compote on top.

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