Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsThe Grove StationDark Chocolate Cake With Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

Dark Chocolate Cake With Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

Inspired by The Grove Station
Time1h
Serves12

Rich dark chocolate cake accompanied by vanilla ice cream.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Method

Cake Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Oven and Pans

    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 bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  3. 3

    Add Wet Ingredients

    Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.

  4. 4

    Incorporate Boiling Water

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

  5. 5

    Bake the Cakes

    Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Cool the Cakes

    Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and let cool completely on wire racks.

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