Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMilanos Italian CuisineChocolate Cake Recipe

Chocolate Cake Recipe

Time1h
Serves12

Indulge in our rich and velvety Chocolate Cake, a sumptuous delight that layers decadent dark chocolate with a moist, fluffy texture. Topped with a silky chocolate ganache and adorned with a sprinkle of cocoa, each bite melts in your mouth, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and deep chocolate flavor. A true dessert lover's dream!

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Cake Ingredients

Method

Baking Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

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

  2. 2

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  3. 3

    Add Wet Ingredients

    Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until well combined.

  4. 4

    Add Boiling Water

    Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.

  5. 5

    Pour and Bake

    Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Cool the Cakes

    Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on a wire rack.

  7. 7

    Frost and Serve

    Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting and serve.

More from Milanos Italian Cuisine