Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsElement GastropubChocolate Buttercream Cake Recipe

Chocolate Buttercream Cake Recipe

Inspired by Element Gastropub
Time1h
Serves12

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Method

Cake Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well blended.

  3. 3

    Add Wet Ingredients

    Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes. Carefully stir in the boiling water until combined.

  4. 4

    Bake the Cakes

    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.

  5. 5

    Cool the Cakes

    Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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