Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe CaféChocolate Cake Recipe

Chocolate Cake Recipe

Inspired by The Café
Time1h 30m
Serves12

Rich chocolate cake served with vanilla ice cream.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Frosting Ingredients

Serving Ingredients

Method

Cake Preparation

  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, 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 smooth.

  4. 4

    Add Boiling Water

    Stir in the boiling water until fully 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 in the center comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Cool the Cake

    Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.

Frosting Preparation

  1. 7

    Prepare the Frosting

    In a medium bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with milk. Beat until smooth and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.

  2. 8

    Frost the Cake

    Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.

Serving

  1. 9

    Serve the Cake

    Slice the chocolate cake and serve each slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.

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