Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsFat Ernie's Family DiningChocolate Cake Recipe

Chocolate Cake Recipe

Time1h
Serves12

Indulge in our decadent Chocolate Cake, a rich and moist dessert made with premium cocoa and layered with velvety chocolate ganache. Each bite melts in your mouth, delivering a perfect balance of sweetness and deep chocolate flavor, making it an irresistible treat for any chocolate lover.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Method

Baking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare 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, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  3. 3

    Add Wet Ingredients

    Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.

  4. 4

    Incorporate Boiling Water

    Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.

  5. 5

    Bake the Cake

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

  6. 6

    Cool and Serve

    Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on a wire rack before frosting as desired.

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