Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. shortening; 1 c. sugar; 1 tsp. vanilla; 3 egg yolks; 1 1/3 c. cold water; 3 egg whites; 3/4 c. sugar

Servings: persons

2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3 egg yolks
1 1/3 c. cold water
3 egg whites
3/4 c. sugar

1
Grease and lightly flour 2 (9 x 1 1/2-inch) round baking pans. Stir together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.
2
In a large mixer bowl, beat the 1/2 cup shortening on medium speed of electric mixer about 30 seconds.
3
Add the 1 cup sugar and vanilla and beat until fluffy.
4
Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating on medium speed for 1 minute after each.
5
Add dry ingredients and water alternately to beaten mixture, beating on low speed after each addition until just combined.
6
Thoroughly wash the beaters. In a small mixer bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add the 3/4 cup sugar, beating until stiff peak forms. Fold egg whites mixture into batter; combine well.
7
Turn batter into prepared pans.
8
Spread batter evenly.
9
Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes or until cake test done.
10
Cool 10 minutes on wire racks.
11
Remove from pans.
12
Cool thoroughly on wire racks.

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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 1/4 c. all-purpose flour, 1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda, 1 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, 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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