Jul 14 2026
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Chocolate Cake Recipe

Inspired by Theo's - Fayetteville
Time1h 30m
Serves12

Rich chocolate cake topped with a velvety ganache.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Ganache Ingredients

Method

Cake Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

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

  2. 2

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well blended.

  3. 3

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, beat the eggs. Add the whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

  4. 4

    Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures

    Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

  5. 5

    Add Boiling Water

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

  6. 6

    Bake the Cake

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

  7. 7

    Cool the Cakes

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

Ganache Directions

  1. 8

    Heat the Cream

    In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer, but do not let it boil.

  2. 9

    Combine with Chocolate

    Remove the pan from the heat and add the semisweet chocolate chips and unsalted butter to the cream. Let it sit for a few minutes to melt.

  3. 10

    Stir Until Smooth

    Whisk the mixture until smooth and glossy. Allow the ganache to cool slightly before using.

  4. 11

    Frost the Cake

    Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Pour half of the ganache over the first layer, spreading it evenly. Place the second layer on top and pour the remaining ganache over the top, letting it drip down the sides.

  5. 12

    Serve

    Slice the cake into pieces and serve. Enjoy your rich chocolate cake!

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