Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsEl Charro Café DowntownChocolate Cake Recipe

Chocolate Cake Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves12

Decadent chocolate cake layered with rich chocolate frosting.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Method

Cake Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat 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, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  3. 3

    Add Wet Ingredients

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

  4. 4

    Incorporate Boiling Water

    Stir in the boiling water until well combined. The batter will be thin.

  5. 5

    Bake the Cake

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

  6. 6

    Cool the Cake

    Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.

Frosting Directions

  1. 7

    Make Frosting

    In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter and unsweetened cocoa powder. Beat until smooth and well blended.

  2. 8

    Add Sugar and Milk

    Gradually add the powdered sugar and whole milk, alternating between the two, and beat to a spreading consistency. Stir in the vanilla extract.

  3. 9

    Frost the Cake

    Once the cake layers are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.

  4. 10

    Serve

    Slice the cake and serve to your guests. Enjoy your decadent chocolate cake!

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