Midnight Madness Cake
A rich, moist chocolate cake with intense cocoa flavor, perfect for celebrations or indulgent moments, appealing to chocolate lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Combine hot water and cocoa, then add to the mixture, mixing thoroughly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour batter into prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool before frosting or serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
643
kcal
32% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).