Dolce del Giorno recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 27 2026
RestaurantsGilardi'sDolce Del Giorno Recipe

Dolce Del Giorno Recipe

Inspired by Gilardi's
Time1h
Serves12

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Ingredients

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Dessert Ingredients

Method

Cooking Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Batter

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

  2. 2

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

  3. 3

    Add Boiling Water

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

  4. 4

    Bake

    Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  5. 5

    Make the Frosting

    In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat, then whisk in the powdered sugar until smooth.

  6. 6

    Frost the Cake

    Once the cake has cooled for about 10 minutes, pour the frosting over the top and spread evenly.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving.

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