Jul 09 2026
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Giant Chocolate Cake Recipe

Inspired by The Barley House Restaurant & Tavern
Time2h
Serves2

seven layers of rich chocolate cake with silky smooth chocolate filling, great for two

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Ingredients

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Cake Layers

Chocolate Filling

Decoration

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

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

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

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

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.

  5. 5

    Add Boiling Water

    Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin.

  6. 6

    Bake the Cakes

    Divide the batter evenly among the seven prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Cool the Cakes

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

Chocolate Filling Preparation

  1. 8

    Heat the Cream

    In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.

  2. 9

    Melt Chocolate

    Remove from heat and add the semisweet chocolate chips. Let sit for a few minutes, then stir until smooth.

  3. 10

    Add Sugar and Vanilla

    Whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until fully combined.

  4. 11

    Chill the Filling

    Refrigerate the chocolate filling for at least 30 minutes, or until it thickens to a spreadable consistency.

Assembly and Decoration

  1. 12

    Layer the Cakes

    Place one cake layer on a serving platter. Spread a layer of chocolate filling on top. Repeat with the remaining layers, finishing with the final layer on top.

  2. 13

    Frost the Cake

    Use the remaining chocolate filling to frost the top and sides of the cake.

  3. 14

    Add Decoration

    Top the cake with chocolate shavings and dollops of whipped cream for decoration.

  4. 15

    Serve

    Slice and serve the giant chocolate cake. Enjoy your delicious creation with a friend!

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