Jul 14 2026
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Chocolate Cake Recipe

Inspired by Margaritaville Restaurant - Times Square
Time2h
Serves12

Triple layer chocolate cake with dark fudge chocolate icing.

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Ingredients

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Cake Layers

Fudge Chocolate Icing

Method

Cake Layers

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

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

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

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

  5. 5

    Add Boiling Water

    Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth (the batter will be thin).

  6. 6

    Pour and Bake

    Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Cool the Cakes

    Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Fudge Chocolate Icing

  1. 8

    Prepare the Icing

    In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat.

  2. 9

    Mix Cocoa and Powdered Sugar

    Once melted, remove from heat and whisk in cocoa powder until smooth, then add powdered sugar and mix well.

  3. 10

    Add Milk and Vanilla

    Gradually add the milk and vanilla extract, stirring until the icing reaches a spreadable consistency.

  4. 11

    Cool the Icing

    Allow the icing to cool slightly before using.

Assembly

  1. 12

    Layer the Cake

    Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of fudge icing on top.

  2. 13

    Repeat Layers

    Add the second layer on top and repeat the icing process, then add the third layer.

  3. 14

    Frost the Top and Sides

    Spread the remaining icing over the top and sides of the cake, smoothing it out as desired.

  4. 15

    Serve

    Slice and serve the cake, enjoying every rich and chocolatey bite!

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