Aunt Esther'S Chocolate Cake

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Cuisine: American

Rich, moist chocolate loaf with a subtle salt kick, perfect for quick dessert or snack. Velvety cocoa, tender crumb, and a hint of peanut oil make it a crowd‑pleaser.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c flour
  • 1 c sugar
  • 1 Tbsp salt
  • 1/2 c cocoa
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 c sour milk
  • 1/2 c peanut oil
  • 1/2 c boiling water
  • 1 tsp baking soda

Instructions

  1. Sift together flour, sugar, salt, and cocoa.
  2. Create a well in the dry mixture.
  3. Drop the egg into the well.
  4. Add sour milk, peanut oil, boiling water, and baking soda.
  5. Mix gently until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into a glass loaf pan.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

576 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.7g 19% DV
Total Fat 33.2g 43% DV
Carbs 61.1g 22% DV
Fiber 10.7g 38% DV
Sugar 0.5g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16625.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 870.3mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 105.5mg 8% DV
Iron 5.7mg 32% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten Peanut

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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