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) squares unsweetened chocolate; 1/2 cup shortening; 2 cups sugar; 2 large 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 tablespoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

4 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
2 large 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 tablespoon vanilla extract

1
Place chocolate in top of a double broiler; bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook until chocolate melts.
2
Beat shortening at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add chocolate, mixing well.
3
Combine flour and next 3 ingredients; add to chocolate mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix at low speed after each addition until blended. Add water, mixing well. Stir in vanilla.
4
Pour batter into two greased and floured 9-inch round cakepans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks. Frost as desired.

1539

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) squares unsweetened chocolate, 1/2 cup shortening, 2 cups sugar, 2 large 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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