Mom’s Chocolate Cake

Chocolate cake is believed to have originated in the United States in the mid-19th century. It quickly became popular and is now one of the most beloved desserts worldwide.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Mom’s Chocolate Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 cup Sugar
• ³⁄₄ cup Cocoa powder
• 1.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Boiling water

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix well until combined.
4. Stir in boiling water to the batter. The batter will be thin, but that's okay.
5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once the cakes are completely cooled, you can frost them with your favorite frosting or enjoy them as is.
9. Slice and serve the delicious Mom's Chocolate Cake!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.