Jun 08 2026

Dessert Menu Recipe

Time1h
Serves12

There’s always room for a deliciously sinful end to the meal. All of Gotham’s desserts are made in house, from scratch, and taste even better than they look. Simple and classic, they’re utterly irresistible.

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Ingredients

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Dessert Base

Method

Dessert 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 mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.

  3. 3

    Add Wet Ingredients

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

  4. 4

    Incorporate Boiling Water

    Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. Note that the batter will be thin.

  5. 5

    Bake the Cakes

    Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. 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 wire racks before frosting or serving.