Dark Chocolate Cake I

Name: Dark Chocolate Cake I
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 2 cups boiling water; 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2.75 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 0.5 teaspoon baking powder; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1 cup butter, softened; 2.25 cups white sugar; 4 eggs; 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract

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This recipe features an icing made with cream cheese, cocoa, and cinnamon frosts this dark chocolate cake for an elegant dessert.

Recipe by Carol

Updated on August 22, 2022

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

3 to 9 - inch round pans

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Ingredients

2 cups boiling water
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
2 ¼ cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 3 - 9 inch round cake pans. In medium bowl, pour boiling water over cocoa, and whisk until smooth. Let mixture cool. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; set aside.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at time, then stir in vanilla. Add the flour mixture alternately with the cocoa mixture. Spread batter evenly between the 3 prepared pans.
Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

427	Calories
18g	Fat
64g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 427
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g	23%
Saturated Fat 11g	55%
Cholesterol 103mg	34%
Sodium 463mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate 64g	23%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 38g
Protein 7g
Calcium 40mg	3%
Iron 3mg	15%
Potassium 169mg	4%

* 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.