Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Oil or cooking spray; 3 cups flour; 2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup canola oil; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons white vinegar; 2 cups water; 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans

Servings: persons

Oil or cooking spray
3 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons white vinegar
2 cups water
2 cups coarsely chopped pecans

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
Lightly coat a 9 by 13-inch baking pan with oil or cooking spray.
3
Stir together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
4
Make a well, or funnel-shaped indentation, in the center of the dry ingredients and add the oil, vanilla, vinegar, and water.
5
Stir until smooth.
6
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with the pecans.
7
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8
The Aztecs first prepared a hot chocolate drink for a European in 1519.
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It was then introduced to the Spanish court in 1528, and it gradually spread through Europe.
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However, chocolate wasnt prepared for eating until 1765, when it was made at Milton Lower Mills, near present-day Dorchester, Massachusetts.

1477

kcal

Calories

Fat

183

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Oil or cooking spray, 3 cups flour, 2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 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.

Chocolate Cake

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