Jul 13 2026
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Seven-layer Chocolate Cake Recipe

Inspired by Joe's American Bar & Grill
Time3h
Serves12

whipped chocolate frosting, brownie bites, vanilla bean ice cream

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Ingredients

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Cake Layers

Whipped Chocolate Frosting

Brownie Bites

To Serve

Method

Cake Layers

  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 bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, beat the eggs. Add milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.

  4. 4

    Combine and Bake

    Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the boiling water until smooth. Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Allow to cool.

Whipped Chocolate Frosting

  1. 5

    Prepare the Frosting

    In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Mix in vanilla extract.

Brownie Bites

  1. 6

    Prepare the Brownies

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin. In a medium bowl, melt the butter, then stir in cocoa powder and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well. Stir in flour and salt until just combined.

  2. 7

    Bake the Brownies

    Spoon the batter into the mini muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before removing from the tin.

Assemble the Cake

  1. 8

    Layer the Cake

    Once the cake layers are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of whipped chocolate frosting on top, then add a layer of brownie bites. Top with the second cake layer.

  2. 9

    Frost and Finish

    Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining whipped chocolate frosting. Garnish with additional brownie bites on top.

Serve

  1. 10

    Plate and Serve

    Slice the cake and serve with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream on the side.

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