Best Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Best Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup flour, all-purpose; 2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup vegetable shortening; 3/4 cup water; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 2 large eggs; 4 ounces chocolate unsweetened melted and cooled; 2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup vegetable shortening; 3 ounces chocolate unsweetened; ⅔ cup milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 cup flour, all-purpose
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 large eggs
4 ounces chocolate unsweetened melted and cooled
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
3 ounces chocolate unsweetened
⅔ cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1
Heat oven to 350F (180C).
2
Grease and flour rectangular pan, 13 X 9 X 2 inches, 3 round pans, 8 X 1 1/2 inches, or 2 round pans, 9 X 1 1/2 inches.
3
Beat all ingredients except Fudge Frosting in large bowl on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.
4
Beat on high speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
5
Pour into pans.
6
Bake rectangle pan 40 to 45 minutes, round pans 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
7
Cool rounds 10 minutes; remove from pans.
8
Cool completely.
9
Prepare Fudge Frosting; frost cake.
10
FUDGE FROSTING: Mix all ingredients except vanilla in 1 1/2 quart saucepan.
11
Heat to rolling boil, stirring occasionally.
12
Boil 1 minute without stirring.
13
Place saucepan in bowl of ice and water.
14
Beat until frosting is smooth and of spreading consistency; stir in vanilla.

1567

kcal

Calories

Fat

256

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup flour, all-purpose, 2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, 3/4 cup water, and more.

Yes, Best 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.

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