Best Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Best Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups (475 ml) granulated sugar; 2 cups (475 ml) all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 cup (125 ml) (1 stick) unsalted butter; 1 cup (225 ml) water; 1/2 cup (125 ml) oil; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup (125 ml) buttermilk; 1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) baking soda; 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract

Servings: persons

2 cups (475 ml) granulated sugar
2 cups (475 ml) all-purpose flour
1/4 cup (60 ml) unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup (125 ml) (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup (225 ml) water
1/2 cup (125 ml) oil
2 eggs
1/2 cup (125 ml) buttermilk
1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) baking soda
1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 C.).
2
In a large bowl combine sugar, flour and 1/4 cup (60 ml) cocoa powder.
3
In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter with water and oil and bring to a boil.
4
Pour over dry ingredients and mix well.
5
Add eggs, 1/2 cup (125 ml) buttermilk, baking soda and 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract; blend thoroughly.
6
Pour batter into an 18-by-11-inch rectangular baking pan.
7
Bake until tester inserted in center of cake comes out clean, approximately 20 to 25 minutes.

1365

kcal

Calories

Fat

150

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: 2 cups (475 ml) granulated sugar, 2 cups (475 ml) all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 cup (125 ml) (1 stick) unsalted butter, 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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