Yummy Chocolate Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A rich and moist chocolate cake with a deep cocoa flavor, perfect for celebrations or everyday indulgence. Its tender crumb pairs beautifully with warm icing, making it a crowd-pleaser for all chocolate lovers and suitable for family gatherings or special occasions.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon soda
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Stir together flour, sugar, soda, and salt in a bowl.
  2. In a saucepan, combine butter, water, and cocoa.
  3. Cook, stirring constantly, until it comes to a rolling boil.
  4. Add the boiling mixture to the dry ingredients and blend with an electric mixer.
  5. Stir in buttermilk, beaten eggs, and vanilla.
  6. Pour the batter into a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch or 17 x 10 x 1-inch pan.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 to 30 minutes.
  8. Leave the cake in the pan while very warm and pour warm icing over it.
  9. Serve directly from the pan.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

722 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.5g 23% DV
Total Fat 34.9g 45% DV
Carbs 76.5g 28% DV
Fiber 10.9g 39% DV
Sugar 4.8g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9896mg 100% DV
Potassium 990mg 21% DV
Cholesterol 146.8mg 49% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 39.5mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 157.5mg 12% DV
Iron 6.2mg 35% 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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