Hot Water Cocoa Cake
A rich, moist cocoa cake featuring deep chocolate flavor, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings and suitable for gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa.
- Combine the shortening, sugar, eggs, and 1 cup hot water.
- Blend well.
- Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients, mixing well.
- Add vanilla and the remaining 1 cup hot water.
- Blend until smooth.
- Turn the batter into three greased 8-inch pans.
- Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
643
kcal
32% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
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).