Grandmothers' Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Grandmothers' Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cocoa powder; 1 1/4 cups water boiling; 1 1/2 cups cake flour; 1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose; 1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 5 ounces butter, unsalted; 2 3/4 cups brown sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 1/4 cups buttermilk; 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups cocoa powder
1 1/4 cups water boiling
1 1/2 cups cake flour
1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
5 ounces butter, unsalted
2 3/4 cups brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract

1
Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
2
Butter three 9-inch round cake pans.
3
Whisk together the cocoa and the boiling water in a bowl, making a smooth paste.
4
Set aside to cool.
5
Sift together the cake flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder and baking soda.
6
Put the butter and brown sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer.
7
With the paddle attachment, cream them on medium-high speed for 2 minutes, until light and fluffy, Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
8
Decrease speed to low, and stir in the dry ingredients alternate with the buttermilk.
9
Stir in the reserved cocoa paste and the vanilla.
10
Divide the batter evenly among the 3 pans.
11
Bake for about 25 minutes, until a cake tester inserted in the middle comes out clean.
12
When the cakes are cool, unmold them by running a knife around inside edge of each pan and inverting onto racks.

2513

kcal

Calories

174

Fat

237

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups cocoa powder, 1 1/4 cups water boiling, 1 1/2 cups cake flour, 1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose, and more.

Yes, Grandmothers' 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.

Grandmothers' Chocolate Cake

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