American Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: American Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate; 1 cup shortening or 12 lb butter; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 cups cake flour; 2 cups sugar; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk; 4 eggs

Servings: persons

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 cup shortening or 12 lb butter
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups cake flour
2 cups sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
4 eggs

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
In a small, heavy-bottomed pan, melt chocolate and shortening, stirring over low heat until smooth and melted.
3
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
4
In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
5
Add chocolate mixture, milk and eggs, beating until smooth.
6
Spread mixture in two greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
7
Bake for 30-to-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.
8
Cool in pans 5 minutes before turning out onto wire rack.

1356

kcal

Calories

Fat

168

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, 1 cup shortening or 12 lb butter, 2 teaspoons vanilla, 2 cups cake flour, and more.

Yes, American Chocolate Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

American Chocolate Cake

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