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Desserts Recipe

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Nov 03 2025

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1h 30m

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Serves 12

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Make Desserts in just 1h 30m. ask your server to see the dessert tray

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Ingredients

Chocolate Cake

Chocolate Frosting

Preparation

Chocolate Cake

1. Prepare the Oven

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

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, beat the eggs and add milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.

4. Combine Mixtures

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.

5. Bake the Cakes

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. Cool the Cakes

Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Chocolate Frosting

7. Prepare the Frosting

In a medium bowl, combine the cocoa powder and softened butter. Mix until smooth and creamy.

8. Add Vanilla and Milk

Stir in the vanilla extract and milk, mixing well.

9. Incorporate Powdered Sugar

Gradually add the powdered sugar to the mixture, beating until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.

10. Frost the Cake

Once the cakes are completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top of one layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.

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