Jackies Family Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Jackies Family Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 3 cups caster sugar; 250 g butter; 1/3 cup cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 3 cups self raising flour; 4 eggs, lightly beaten; frosting; 90 g butter; 1/3 cup water; 1/2 cup caster sugar; 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/3 cup cocoa powder

Servings: persons

2 cups water
3 cups caster sugar
250 g butter
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups self raising flour
4 eggs, lightly beaten
frosting
90 g butter
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup caster sugar
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup cocoa powder

1
Grease and line a deep 27X33cm baking dish.
2
Combine first five ingredients in a large pan. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. Boil, then immediately simmer uncovered for 5 minute Transfer to a large bowl and cool.
3
Add sifted flour and eggs, and beat with electric mixer until smooth. Pour int dish.
4
Bake in mod (160c ff) oven for 50 minute Cool for 10 min then turn onto rack.
5
Frosting: combine butter water and sugar in small pan, stir over heat without boiling until sugar dissolves. Sift icing sugar and cocoa into medium bowl. Stir in hot butter mixture in batches. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hours Beat until spreadable.

2080

kcal

Calories

Fat

328

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 3 cups caster sugar, 250 g butter, 1/3 cup cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, Jackies Family 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.

Jackies Family Chocolate Cake

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