Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsMidwood SmokehouseChocolate Cake Recipe

Chocolate Cake Recipe

Inspired by Midwood Smokehouse
Time1h
Serves12

Rich chocolate cake served with vanilla ice cream.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

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

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

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

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Carefully 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 and Serve

    Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve slices with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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