Jul 17 2026
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Chocolate Cake Recipe

Inspired by Bitter Honey
Time1h 30m
Serves12

Rich chocolate cake with a decadent frosting.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Method

Cake Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cake Batter

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

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

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

  3. 3

    Add Wet Ingredients

    Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Carefully add boiling water to the batter and mix until smooth.

  4. 4

    Bake the Cake

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

  5. 5

    Cool the Cake

    Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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