Jul 14 2026
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Chocolate Cake Recipe

Inspired by Ciro Food And Drink
Time1h 30m
Serves12

Make Chocolate Cake Recipe in just 1h 30m. 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

For Frosting

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

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, beat the eggs. Then add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well until combined.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth. Carefully stir in the boiling water; the batter 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 into the center comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Cool the Cakes

    Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.

Frosting Preparation

  1. 7

    Beat Butter

    In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy and smooth.

  2. 8

    Add Cocoa and Sugar

    Gradually add the unsweetened cocoa powder and powdered sugar to the butter, alternating with the whole milk. Mix until well blended and creamy.

  3. 9

    Finish the Frosting

    Stir in the vanilla extract. If the frosting is too thick, add more milk, a tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency.

Assembly

  1. 10

    Frost the Cakes

    Once the cakes have completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top of the frosting. Frost the top and sides of the cake.

  2. 11

    Serve

    Slice the cake and serve. Enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate cake!

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