Martin Chocolate Cake
A rich, moist chocolate cake with deep cocoa flavor, perfect for celebrations or satisfying sweet cravings, suitable for both casual gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cream shortening and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Melt chocolate in hot water on the stove, then add to the creamed mixture.
- Mix soda with buttermilk.
- Add the soda buttermilk mixture to the creamed mixture.
- Gradually add flour and milk alternately to the mixture, mixing well.
- Add vanilla extract and mix.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour batter into an 8-inch square pan, 9-inch round pan, or 9x13-inch pan.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool and serve.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
749
kcal
37% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
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).