Favorite Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Favorite Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 1/2 cup buttermilk*; 2 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate, melted; 2 Land O Lakes Eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup boiling water; Powdered sugar or Land O Lakes Heavy Whipping Cream, whipped, if desired

Servings: persons

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
1/2 cup buttermilk*
2 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate, melted
2 Land O Lakes Eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup boiling water
Powdered sugar or Land O Lakes Heavy Whipping Cream, whipped, if desired

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 13x9-inch baking pan; set aside.
2
Combine sugar and butter in bowl.
3
Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
4
Add buttermilk, melted chocolate, eggs and vanilla.
5
Continue beating until smooth.
6
Add flour, baking soda and salt; beat at low speed until well mixed.
7
Add boiling water; continue beating until smooth.
8
Pour batter into prepared pan.
9
Bake 40- 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
10
Cool completely.
11
Dust cake with powdered sugar or serve with dollop of whipped cream, if desired.

1894

kcal

Calories

127

Fat

177

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened, 1/2 cup buttermilk*, 2 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate, melted, and more.

Yes, Favorite 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.

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