Jul 14 2026
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Chocolate Cake Recipe

Inspired by Deer Park Tavern
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). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 2

    Combine Dry Ingredients

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

Mixing

  1. 3

    Add Wet Ingredients

    Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes until well combined.

  2. 4

    Incorporate Boiling Water

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

Baking

  1. 5

    Pour Batter into Pans

    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.

  2. 6

    Bake the Cakes

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

Cooling and Serving

  1. 7

    Cool the Cakes

    Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Once cooled, frost with your favorite chocolate frosting and enjoy your homemade chocolate cake!

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