Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSweetwater TavernDouble Chocolate Cake Recipe

Double Chocolate Cake Recipe

Inspired by Sweetwater Tavern
Time1h
Serves12

Indulge in our decadent Double Chocolate Cake, a rich and moist dessert crafted with the finest cocoa and layered with velvety chocolate ganache. Each bite is a heavenly experience, topped with a luscious chocolate frosting that melts in your mouth. Perfectly paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this cake is a chocolate lover's dream come true!

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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 two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

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

  3. 3

    Add Wet Ingredients

    Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.

  4. 4

    Incorporate Boiling Water

    Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.

  5. 5

    Pour into Pans

    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.

  6. 6

    Bake

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

  7. 7

    Cool

    Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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