Classic Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Classic Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup baking cocoa; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 eggs; 1 cup hot water; Frosting; 1/2 cup butter (or margarine, softened ); 1/4 cup milk; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons cocoa powder; 3 cups powdered sugar

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1 cup hot water
Frosting
1/2 cup butter (or margarine, softened )
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
3 cups powdered sugar

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["Preheat oven to 350 degrees.", "In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients. Mix in the oil, buttermilk, and eggs. Once the eggs are fully incorporated, pour in the hot water and mix well (your batter will seem runny, but I promise that it will work out!).", "Grease a 9x13"" baking pan and pour batter into pan. Bake for 33-38 minutes (or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean- mine was done at 33 minutes). When the cake is completely cool, top with frosting and decorate with sprinkles (if so desired).", "Frosting:", "Mix all ingredients with a hand mixer until smooth. Add more powdered sugar or milk until you reach desired consistency."]

2232

kcal

Calories

138

Fat

251

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup baking cocoa, 2 teaspoons baking soda, and more.

Yes, Classic Chocolate Cake falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Chocolate Cake

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