20 Minute Chocolate Cake

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A rich and moist chocolate cake that comes together quickly, perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings in under 30 minutes. Its deep cocoa flavor and tender crumb make it ideal for casual gatherings or an indulgent treat anytime. Easy to customize with frosting or toppings for added flair.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 stick margarine
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/4 cup cocoa
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon soda
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 whole eggs

Instructions

  1. Sift the sugar, flour, and salt into a large bowl.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, mix the margarine, shortening, cocoa, and water until it boils.
  3. In a measuring cup, add soda to the buttermilk.
  4. Pour the hot cocoa mixture over the sugar mixture and stir well.
  5. Add the buttermilk with soda and vanilla to the mixture.
  6. Add eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition.
  7. Pour the batter into an oblong pan and bake for 20 minutes at 400°F.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

897 kcal 45% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.5g 23% DV
Total Fat 55.1g 71% DV
Carbs 76.7g 28% DV
Fiber 10.9g 39% DV
Sugar 4.8g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10059.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 994.5mg 21% DV
Cholesterol 71.8mg 24% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 39.5mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 158.3mg 12% DV
Iron 6.2mg 35% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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