Chocolate Cake

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This chocolate cake is made with cocoa and hot coffee. It has been in my family forever. The secret is to not overbake it — that will ruin a chocolate cake every time.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
1 9x13-inch cake

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups white sugar

  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 2 teaspoons baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • 1 cup milk

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 cup hot, strong coffee

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.

  2. In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and baking soda. Add oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla; mix until smooth. Stir in hot coffee last. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

162 Calories
6g Fat
27g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 162
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 131mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 3g
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 78mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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