Jul 14 2026
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Chocolate Cake Recipe

Inspired by Charley G's
Time1h
Serves12

Make Chocolate Cake Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

Method

Prepare the Batter

  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 bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing with a spatula until just combined.

  5. 5

    Add Boiling Water

    Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.

Bake the Cake

  1. 6

    Pour Batter

    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.

  2. 7

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  3. 8

    Cool the Cakes

    Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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