Chocolate Yeast Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Yeast Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1 cup shortening; 2 cups sugar; 3 eggs; 3 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted; 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon soda; 3 tablespoons hot water

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
3 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon soda
3 tablespoons hot water

1
Dissolve yeast in warm water in a small bowl: set aside.
2
Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add melted chocolate; beat well.
3
Combine flour and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix well after each addition. Stir in yeast mixture and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
4
Dissolve soda in hot water; add to refrigerated batter, and stir until well combined.
5
Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 8-inch cake pans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove layers from pans, and let cool completely.
6
Spread Chocolate Icing between layers and on top and sides of cooled cake.

1247

kcal

Calories

Fat

212

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon dry yeast, 1/4 cup warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0), 1 cup shortening, 2 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Yeast 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 Yeast Cake

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