Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsJohnny D'sChocolate Cake Recipe

Chocolate Cake Recipe

Inspired by Johnny D's
Time1h 30m
Serves12

Rich chocolate cake with a creamy frosting.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Method

Cake Directions

  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, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix well until smooth.

  4. 4

    Add Boiling Water

    Stir in the boiling water until well combined. The batter will be thin.

  5. 5

    Bake the Cake

    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Cool the Cakes

    Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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