Colette's Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Colette's Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 1 cup unsweetened cocoa; 1 cup vegetable shortening; 1 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. baking soda; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 eggs, room temperature; 1 cup milk, room temperature; 1 tsp. almond extract; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1 cup strong hot coffee

Servings: persons

2 cups sugar
1 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 cup vegetable shortening
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 eggs, room temperature
1 cup milk, room temperature
1 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup strong hot coffee

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Grease the sides and bottom of 2 (9-inch) cake pans with shortening and then dust them with flour.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients except the coffee.
4
Mix at low speed until blended, scaping the sides of the bowl occasionally with a rubber spatula.
5
Slowly add the coffee while mixing on low.
6
Mix until smooth.
7
Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8
Cool in the pans on a wire racks for about 20 minutes, then invert onto racks and remove pans.
9
Cool completely.

885

kcal

Calories

Fat

186

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.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups sugar, 1 cup unsweetened cocoa, 1 cup vegetable shortening, 1 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Colette's 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.

Colette's Chocolate Cake

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions