Black Cocoa Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A rich, moist black cocoa cake with deep chocolate flavor, perfect for chocolate lovers and special occasions, featuring intense cocoa and smooth texture.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups boiling water

Instructions

  1. Mix sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
  2. Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing thoroughly.
  4. Slowly pour in boiling water, mixing continuously until smooth; batter will be thin.
  5. Pour batter into prepared layer pans or loaf pan.
  6. Bake at 350°F for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Allow to cool before frosting or serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

648 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.7g 19% DV
Total Fat 33.2g 43% DV
Carbs 64.3g 23% DV
Fiber 10.7g 38% DV
Sugar 3.7g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16627.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 907.3mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 108.3mg 8% DV
Iron 5.8mg 32% DV

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

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