Chocolate Cake

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

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Chocolate Cake – a delicious recipe with sugar, shortening, cocoa, egg, boiling water, cold water. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1 c. sugar
1/3 c. shortening
1/3 c. cocoa
1 egg
1/2 c. boiling water
1/2 c. cold water
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla

1
Mix well the first 3 ingredients.
2
Add egg and cream well. Add boiling water, then cold water.
3
Sift dry ingredients together and add all at once, beating well with electric mixer.
4
Add vanilla.
5
Bake in a 350u00b0 oven for 30 minutes.
6
Can be made into cupcakes or small cake pans.
7
Batter is thin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. sugar, 1/3 c. shortening, 1/3 c. cocoa, 1 egg, 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Category
Baking & Desserts

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