Dessert Recipe

inspired by

@greentearestaurant

Oct 24 2025

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1h 30m

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Serves 12

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Recipe information

Make Dessert in just 1h 30m. may contain tree nuts and egg

Cake Base Preparation

1. Preheat the Oven

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

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.

4. Combine Mixtures

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.

5. Add Boiling Water

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

6. Pour and Bake

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

7. Cool the Cakes

Once baked, remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Frosting Preparation

8. Beat the Butter

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth.

9. Add Sugar and Cocoa

Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing on low speed until combined.

10. Add Cream and Vanilla

Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, then beat on high speed until the frosting is light and fluffy.

11. Add Walnuts (Optional)

If using, fold in the chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the frosting.

Assemble the Dessert

12. Frost the Cake

Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.

13. Decorate

Optionally, sprinkle additional chopped walnuts on top for decoration. Slice and serve the cake once frosted.