Hand-Me-Down Chocolate Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Cuisine: American

A moist, rich chocolate cake with deep cocoa flavor, perfect for celebrations or everyday indulgence, appealing to chocolate lovers of all ages.

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs and vanilla; beat one minute at medium speed.
  3. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Add alternately with water to the creamed mixture.
  5. Pour batter into two greased and floured eight-inch cake pans.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 to 40 minutes.
  7. Cool the cakes and frost with chocolate frosting.
  8. Decorate as desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

634 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9g 18% DV
Total Fat 32.9g 42% DV
Carbs 61.3g 22% DV
Fiber 10.3g 37% DV
Sugar 3.6g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16610.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 889.8mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 108.5mg 8% DV
Iron 5.5mg 31% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk 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).

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