Cheap Cocoa Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Cuisine: American

A simple, moist cocoa cake with rich chocolate flavor, perfect for satisfying dessert cravings and suitable for all occasions, from casual gatherings to celebrations.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons cocoa
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Sift together dry ingredients into a mixing bowl.
  2. Add shortening, water, eggs, and vanilla. Mix with a mixer until smooth.
  3. Pour the batter into a greased 9 x 12-inch pan.
  4. Bake at 375°F for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Frost with your favorite frosting before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

716 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.7g 21% DV
Total Fat 34.1g 44% DV
Carbs 82.2g 30% DV
Fiber 11g 39% DV
Sugar 3.6g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12519.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 961.3mg 20% DV
Cholesterol 69mg 23% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 27.8mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Calcium 1597.8mg 100% DV
Iron 9mg 50% DV

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

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