Black Chocolate Cake

Name: Black Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups white sugar; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 pinch salt; 0.67 cup shortening; 2 cups boiling water; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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This is a rich black chocolate cake that uses cocoa powder and lots of sugar. My husband's all time favorite.

Recipe by Jeanie Bean

Updated on August 8, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

1 - 9x13 inch pan

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 pinch salt
⅔ cup shortening
2 cups boiling water
2 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa and salt. Set aside.
Melt the shortening in the boiling water, then stir into the flour mixture until blended. Beat in the eggs, then stir in the vanilla.
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

336	Calories
13g	Fat
53g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 336
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g	17%
Saturated Fat 4g	19%
Cholesterol 31mg	10%
Sodium 283mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate 53g	19%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 34g
Protein 5g
Calcium 50mg	4%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 145mg	3%

* 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.