Chocolate Cake Recipe

1      Reviews by:    Addison Jackson   Chocolate Cake Recipe is make from scratch with cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking powder, butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla extract to produce a delicious and tasty chocolate cake. Food Category:    Cakes and Tortes Cuisine Origin:    Midwestern    Servings: 8 Calories: 629 per serving Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   15 Minutes Cook Time:   30 Minutes Total Time:   45 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 1/4 cups white sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175° 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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