Elsie'S Chocolate Cake
Rich, moist chocolate cake with deep cocoa flavor, perfect for celebrations or dessert lovers seeking a classic homemade treat with luscious frosting options.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cream Crisco and sugars together.
- Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Add the cocoa mixture and vanilla.
- Alternately add flour and buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
- Pour batter into a greased and floured 12-inch pan.
- Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
- Increase oven temperature to 375°F.
- Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and frost as desired.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
665
kcal
33% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Low-fat
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).