Charlotte'S Cocoa Cake Recipe

Name: Charlotte'S Cocoa Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 cup butter; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon each salt, baking soda, and cinnamon; 1/2 cup milk; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup butter
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon each salt, baking soda, and cinnamon
1/2 cup milk
2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Grease and flour a 9- by 13-inch baking pan; set aside.
2
In a large bowl, cream together granulated sugar and 3/4 cup butter. Add eggs, buttermilk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla and beat until well blended.
3
In a small bowl, whisk 1/4 cup cocoa in 1 cup boiling water. Add to sugar mixture and beat to blend. In a medium bowl, combine flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon. Add to sugar-cocoa mixture and beat on low speed to combine thoroughly.
4
Pour batter into prepared baking pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
5
In a 2-quart pan over high heat, whisk together remaining 1/4 cup cocoa and the milk and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add remaining 1/4 cup butter, cut into small pieces, and stir until melted. Whisk in powdered sugar and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix until smooth. Stir in pecans (if using). Pour mixture over the still-warm cake. Serve warm or at room temperature.

1758

kcal

Calories

Fat

219

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: 2 cups granulated sugar, 1 cup butter, 2 large eggs, lightly beaten, 1/2 cup buttermilk, and more.

Yes, Charlotte'S Cocoa 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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