Jul 14 2026
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Steve's Chocolate Cake Recipe

Inspired by Renee's Tucson
Time1h
Serves12

Whole Steve's Chocolate Cake (12 slices)

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Ingredients

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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

    Mix 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. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Incorporate Boiling Water

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

  5. 5

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into 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 wire racks.

  7. 7

    Frost and Serve

    Once cooled, frost with your favorite chocolate frosting, slice, and enjoy!

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