Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBrasserie by NicheChocolate Cake Recipe

Chocolate Cake Recipe

Inspired by Brasserie by Niche
Time1h
Serves8

Rich chocolate cake served with vanilla ice cream.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Vanilla Ice Cream Ingredients

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

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

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    Add the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.

  4. 4

    Add Boiling Water

    Stir in the boiling water (the batter will be thin). Mix until well incorporated.

  5. 5

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Cool the Cakes

    Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, remove them from the pans and allow them to cool completely on wire racks.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve with Ice Cream

    Once the cake is completely cooled, slice it into layers as desired. Serve each slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.

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