Perfect Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Perfect Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. cocoa; 2 c. boiling water; 1 c. butter or margarine, softened; 2 1/2 c. sugar; 4 eggs; 2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour; 2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; Whipped Cream Filling; Perfect Chocolate Frosting

Servings: persons

1 c. cocoa
2 c. boiling water
1 c. butter or margarine, softened
2 1/2 c. sugar
4 eggs
2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Whipped Cream Filling
Perfect Chocolate Frosting

1
Combine cocoa and boiling water, stirring until smooth; set aside.
2
Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer.
3
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4
Combine flour, soda, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl; add to creamed mixture alternately with cocoa mixture, beating at low speed of electric mixer, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
5
Stir in vanilla.
6
Do not overbeat. Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
7
Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
8
Spread Whipped Cream Filling between layers; spread top and sides of cake with Perfect Chocolate Frosting.
9
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
10
Makes one 3 layer cake.

2958

kcal

Calories

189

Fat

312

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. cocoa, 2 c. boiling water, 1 c. butter or margarine, softened, 2 1/2 c. sugar, and more.

Yes, Perfect 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.

Perfect Chocolate Cake

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