Basic Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Basic Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares; 1/2 cup shortening; 2 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 2 cups sifted cake flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 3/4 cup water; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

4 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 cups sifted cake flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Place chocolate in top of a double boiler, bring water to a boil. reduce heat to low, cook until chocolate melts.
2
Cream shortening; gradually add sugar beating well at medium speed with an electric mixer. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add chocolate mixing well.
3
Combine four, baking powder, soda and salt, add to chocolate mixture alternately with buttermilk, begin and end with flour.Mix after each addition. Add water, nixing well. Stir in vanilla.
4
Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 9 inch round cake pans. bake at 350F for 30 minutes or until wooed pick inserted in middle comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes, remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.

1532

kcal

Calories

Fat

207

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares, 1/2 cup shortening, 2 cups sugar, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Basic 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.

Basic Chocolate Cake

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