Jul 13 2026
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Chocolate Cake Recipe

Inspired by Dinner For Two
Time1h
Serves12

Fresh berries

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Method

Baking Directions

  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, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

  3. 3

    Add Wet Ingredients

    Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water until the batter is well combined.

  4. 4

    Pour and Bake

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

  5. 5

    Cool the Cakes

    Remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

  6. 6

    Serve with Berries

    Once cooled, serve the cake topped with fresh berries of your choice.

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