Chocolate Cake With Cocoa Frosting Recipe

Name: Chocolate Cake With Cocoa Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup baking cocoa; 1 cup water; 1 cup canola oil; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 2 cups self-rising flour; 2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 cup baking cocoa; 1/4 cup milk; 4 to 4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 cup water
1 cup canola oil
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 cups self-rising flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup milk
4 to 4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine cocoa and water until smooth; add the oil and butter. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
2
In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar; gradually add cocoa mixture, beating until well combined. Beat in buttermilk and eggs.
3
Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 28-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
4
Cut cake into four 7-1/2x5-in. rectangles. Wrap two of the rectangles separately in foil; refrigerate or freeze. Set the other two rectangles aside.
5
For frosting, in a small saucepan, combine the butter, cocoa and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute (the mixture will appear curdled).
6
Pour into a large bowl. Gradually add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until frosting achieves desired spreading consistency. Spread frosting between layers and over the top and sides of cake. Unfrosted cakes may be frozen for up to 6 months.

2242

kcal

Calories

136

Fat

254

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup baking cocoa, 1 cup water, 1 cup canola oil, 1/2 cup butter, cubed, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Cake With Cocoa Frosting 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 With Cocoa Frosting

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