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 ¼ cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ¾ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅔ cup butter; 1 ¾ cups sugar; 2 eggs; 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 ¼ cups water

Servings: persons

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup butter
1 ¾ cups sugar
2 eggs
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 ¼ cups water

1
Grease and lightly flour two 9x1 1/2-inch round baking pans or grease one 13x9x2-inch baking pan; set pan (s) aside.
2
Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside In a large mixing bowl beat the butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
3
Add sugar; beat until well combined.
4
Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each.
5
Beat chocolate and vanilla.
6
Add flour mixture, beatiang on low speed after each addition just until combined.
7
Pour batter into the prepared pan (s).
8
Bake in a 350 degree over for 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden toothpick comes out clean.
9
Cool layer cakes in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes.
10
Remove from pans.
11
Cool thoroughly on wire racks.
12
Or, place 13x9-inch cake in pan on a wire rack; cool thoroughly.
13
Frost with desired frosting.

1048

kcal

Calories

Fat

153

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¾ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt, 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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