Jul 14 2026
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Chocolate Cake Recipe

Inspired by Como Smoke and Fire
Time1h
Serves12

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.

  2. 2

    Prepare Cake Pans

    Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to prevent sticking.

Mixing

  1. 3

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.

  2. 4

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.

  3. 5

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

  4. 6

    Add Boiling Water

    Stir in the boiling water carefully. The batter will be thin, which is normal.

Baking

  1. 7

    Pour Batter into Pans

    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.

  2. 8

    Bake

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

  3. 9

    Cool the Cakes

    Once baked, remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

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