Midnight Cake
Midnight Cake is a rich, chocolatey dessert with deep cocoa flavor, perfect for chocolate lovers and special occasions, offering a moist and fluffy texture.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cream shortening, then gradually add sugar and beat until fluffy.
- Blend in well-beaten eggs slowly.
- Add hot water to cocoa and mix until smooth.
- Stir the cocoa mixture to dissolve completely.
- Sift together flour, salt, soda, and baking powder.
- Alternately add the dry mixture and the hot water and cocoa mixture to the creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition.
- Blend in vanilla.
- Pour into an 8-inch square pan and bake in a moderate oven at 320-350°F for 30-55 minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
716
kcal
36% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % 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).