Ultimate Dark Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Ultimate Dark Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 2 cups sugar; 3/4 cup dark cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; 1 cup vegetable oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 cup cooled brewed coffee; 1 cup half-and-half

Servings: persons

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup dark cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup cooled brewed coffee
1 cup half-and-half

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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1. Measure and sift all the dry ingredients (first six) in a medium size bowl,
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stir and set aside.
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2. Mix eggs and oil in mixing bowl.
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3. Add vanilla and coffee.
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4. Alternate mixed dry ingredients and half & half mixing in between.
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5. Pour batter into greased pans and bake. Cupcakes use liners no grease.
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Either two 9 inch round cake pans for 20 minutes or
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one 9x13 inch pan longer - 30 minutes ? check after 25 or
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24 cupcake (use 1/3 cup of batter for each) 17 minutes or.
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48 mini cupcakes (use slightly less than 1/4 cup batter) 15 minutes.

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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 cups flour, 2 cups sugar, 3/4 cup dark cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons baking soda, and more.

Yes, Ultimate Dark 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.

Ultimate Dark Chocolate Cake

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