Ladies Home Journal - Their Best Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Ladies Home Journal - Their Best Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 1/4 cups buttermilk; 1 1/2 cups flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 pinch salt; 1 cup butter, at room temperature; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 3 large eggs, at room temperature; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 2/3 cups powdered sugar; 3/4 cup whipping cream; 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 6 tablespoons butter, at room temperature

Servings: persons

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 cup butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 2/3 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup whipping cream
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2 teaspoons vanilla
6 tablespoons butter, at room temperature

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["Cake: Place the cocoa powder in a small saucepan.", "Gradually stir in the buttermilk.", "Turn on heat and bring to a boil, stirring nonstop until smooth.", "Let stand until completely cooled.", "In a large bowl beat the butter until creamy.", "Slowly add the sugar, beating until light and fluffy.", "Add the eggs and mix well.", "Add vanilla and blend.", "Add all of the dry ingredients.", "Stir.", "Add the cooled cocoa mixture and beat until well blended.", "Bake in two 9"" cake pans for 28-30 minutes.", "Cool completely.", "Frosting: Bring the powdered sugar and the cream to a full boil in a medium-size saucepan, stirring until smooth.", "Remove from heat.", "Add the chocolate and stir until completely smooth.", "Add vanilla and mix.", "Stir occasionally until the mixture has the consistency of thick mayonnaise.", "Beat the butter until creamy and gradually blend the butter and chocolate mixture together.", "Frost the cake."]

2181

kcal

Calories

155

Fat

190

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, and more.

Yes, Ladies Home Journal - Their Best 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.

Ladies Home Journal - Their Best Chocolate Cake

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