Jul 17 2026
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Chocolate Cake Recipe

Inspired by Sea Level NC
Time1h
Serves12

Make Chocolate Cake Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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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) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

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

  3. 3

    Add Wet Ingredients

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

  4. 4

    Add Boiling Water

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

  5. 5

    Pour into Pans

    Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared cake pans.

  6. 6

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Cool

    Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

  8. 8

    Frost (optional)

    Once cooled, frost with your favorite chocolate frosting if desired.

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