Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsHickory Garden RestaurantChocolate Cake Recipe

Chocolate Cake Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves8

Rich chocolate cake with a molten center.

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Ingredients

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Cake Batter

Molten Center

Method

Cake 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, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.

  4. 4

    Mix Batter

    Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Gradually stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.

  5. 5

    Bake the Cake

    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Cool the Cake

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

Molten Center Preparation

  1. 7

    Melt Chocolate and Butter

    In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the semi-sweet chocolate and unsalted butter together, stirring until smooth.

  2. 8

    Prepare for Assembly

    Once melted, remove from heat and let it cool slightly before using it as the molten center in the cooled cakes.

Assembly

  1. 9

    Assemble the Cake

    Place one layer of the cooled cake on a serving plate. Carefully pour the molten chocolate mixture over the center of the cake, allowing it to seep in.

  2. 10

    Top with Second Layer

    Place the second layer of the cake on top of the first layer, gently pressing down to secure it.

  3. 11

    Serve

    Slice and serve the cake warm to enjoy the molten center.

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