Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsDrake DinerCake Shake Recipe

Cake Shake Recipe

Inspired by Drake Diner
Time1h
Serves4

Have your cake and drink it too! Our famous chocolate cake all blended up in a thick vanilla shake.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

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 bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well blended.

  3. 3

    Add wet ingredients

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

  4. 4

    Incorporate boiling water

    Stir in the boiling water (the batter will be thin). Pour evenly into the prepared cake pans.

  5. 5

    Bake the cake

    Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans.

Shake Preparation

  1. 6

    Blend the shake

    In a blender, combine the 2 slices of chocolate cake, 2 cups of vanilla ice cream, 1 cup of milk, and 2 tablespoons of chocolate syrup. Blend until smooth and creamy.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Pour the cake shake into tall glasses. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with chocolate shavings or sprinkles, if desired.

  3. 8

    Enjoy!

    Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy your delicious Cake Shake!

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