Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsThe Crown TavernChocolate Cake Recipe

Chocolate Cake Recipe

Inspired by The Crown Tavern
Time1h
Serves12

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

Method

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, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

  3. 3

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.

  4. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing on medium speed until well blended. The batter will be thick.

  5. 5

    Add Boiling Water

    Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth and well combined. The batter will be quite thin.

Baking

  1. 6

    Pour and Bake

    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  2. 7

    Cool the Cakes

    Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, turn the cakes out onto wire racks to cool completely.

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