Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsDons Seafood - LafayetteChocolate Cake Recipe

Chocolate Cake Recipe

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

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Mix 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.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, beat the eggs, and then add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.

  4. 4

    Blend Mixtures

    Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Then, carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth (the batter will be thin).

Baking

  1. 5

    Pour Batter

    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.

  3. 7

    Cool the Cakes

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

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