"did I Do Something Wrong?" Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: "did I Do Something Wrong?" Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; ¼ cup canola oil; 2 teaspoons white vinegar or 2 teaspoons cider vinegar; 2 cups water; 2 cups powdered sugar; ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 3 tablespoons milk; 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ cup canola oil
2 teaspoons white vinegar or 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 cups water
2 cups powdered sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Sift all dry ingredients together into bowl.
3
Add remaining ingredients and mix with electric mixer.
4
(The batter will be soupy, this is normal!
5
).
6
Pour into 13 by 9 pan.
7
Bake in preheated oven 40 to 50 minutes or until cake tests done.
8
Let cool and frost with fudge frosting!
9
FROSTING: Mix sugar and cocoa together in bowl.
10
In small pan or microwave, heat milk and butter together.
11
Add to sugar mix.
12
Mix until smooth, add vanilla.
13
If too stiff, add milk.
14
If too thin add sugar.

1098

kcal

Calories

Fat

216

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, "did I Do Something Wrong?" 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

"did I Do Something Wrong?" Chocolate Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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