Mother Heller'S Chocolate Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Rich and moist chocolate cake with deep cocoa flavor, perfect for celebrations or casual gatherings, appealing to chocolate lovers of all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup cocoa
  • 3/4 cup hot water
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cups sifted flour
  • 2 teaspoons soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Cream sugar and shortening together until smooth.
  2. Add eggs, cocoa, milk, and sifted flour; mix well.
  3. Stir in soda, vanilla, and hot water until combined.
  4. Pour batter into a prepared baking pan.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

820 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.8g 26% DV
Total Fat 37g 47% DV
Carbs 96.2g 35% DV
Fiber 11.7g 42% DV
Sugar 15.1g 30% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 260mg 11% DV
Potassium 1037mg 22% DV
Cholesterol 70.5mg 24% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 74.8mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 13.2mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 242.8mg 19% DV
Iron 7.8mg 43% 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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