Perfect Chocolate Cake

Prep: 30 min Cook: 35 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A rich and moist chocolate cake with deep cocoa flavor, perfect for celebrations or everyday indulgence. Its smooth texture and intense chocolate taste make it a favorite among dessert lovers, suitable for all occasions where a decadent treat is desired.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup cocoa
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 1/2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine cocoa with boiling water, mixing with a wire whisk until smooth. Cool completely.
  2. Preheat the oven and prepare your baking pans.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until creamy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add sifted all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder, mixing until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into prepared baking pans.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow cakes to cool before frosting or serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

665 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.7g 19% DV
Total Fat 33.2g 43% DV
Carbs 71.2g 26% DV
Fiber 10.7g 38% DV
Sugar 3.7g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19277.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 912.3mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 1577.3mg 100% DV
Iron 8.5mg 47% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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