Never-Fail Dead-Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Never-Fail Dead-Easy Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 3/4 cups sugar; 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups water; 3/4 cup cooking oil; 2 eggs; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla essence; 2 cups sweetened whipped cream

Servings: persons

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups sugar
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup cooking oil
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla essence
2 cups sweetened whipped cream

1
Grease and flour two 9x11 inch baking pans. Set aside.
2
In a large mixing bowl mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add water, oil, eggs and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer (or by hand) on low speed until combined. Beat for 2 minutes on medium to high speed.
3
Pour batter into prepared pans.
4
Bake in a 350 degree oven (180 C) for 30-35 minutes or until a wooden toothpick or skewer comes out clean.
5
Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pans. Cool completely.
6
Fill and frost cake with whipped cream.

1504

kcal

Calories

Fat

152

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 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 3/4 cups sugar, 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Never-Fail Dead-Easy 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.

Never-Fail Dead-Easy Chocolate Cake

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