Jul 09 2026
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Chocolate Cake Recipe

Inspired by Treehouse Pub & Eatery
Time1h 30m
Serves12

Rich chocolate cake with ganache.

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Ingredients

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Cake

Ganache

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

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

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

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

  3. 3

    Mix Wet Ingredients

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

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

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

  5. 5

    Add Boiling Water

    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 for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in 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 transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Ganache Preparation

  1. 8

    Heat the Cream

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

  2. 9

    Melt the Chocolate

    Place the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 5 minutes.

  3. 10

    Mix Ganache

    Stir the chocolate and cream mixture until smooth. Add the butter and stir until melted and well combined.

  4. 11

    Cool the Ganache

    Let the ganache cool at room temperature until it thickens slightly but is still pourable.

Assembly

  1. 12

    Layer the Cakes

    Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of ganache on top.

  2. 13

    Add Second Layer

    Place the second cake layer on top of the first and pour the remaining ganache over the top, letting it drip down the sides.

  3. 14

    Serve

    Allow the ganache to set for a few minutes before slicing. Serve and enjoy your rich chocolate cake!

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