Chocolate Cake From Scratch

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. plain flour
  • 2 c. sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • 3 sticks margarine
  • 1 c. water
  • 7 Tbsp. cocoa
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 c. buttermilk
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 box confectioners sugar
  • 6 Tbsp. milk

Instructions

  1. Cake: Mix flour, 2 cups sugar and pinch of salt in large bowl. In saucepan, bring to a boil 2 sticks margarine, water and 3 tablespoons cocoa. Pour over flour mixture. Mix well. Add to mixture the eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix the buttermilk with the soda. Add to mixture. Pour in greased pan (lightly). Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

877 kcal 44% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.2g 26% DV
Total Fat 32.9g 42% DV
Carbs 119.6g 44% DV
Fiber 11g 39% DV
Sugar 40.8g 82% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10139.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1058.5mg 23% DV
Cholesterol 73.3mg 24% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 86.5mcg 10% DV
Vitamin C 13.2mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 0.8mcg 4% DV
Calcium 261mg 20% DV
Iron 7.8mg 43% DV

* % 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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