the only chocolate cake recipe you'll ever need!

(1 RATING)
133 Pinches
Frederick, MD
Updated on Mar 6, 2011

When my sister gave me this recipe, I was skeptical that it would be as moist as a box mix. I was wrong. It is a wonderful cake, easy to make and much better than a box mix. Add the fudge frosting, and you can't beat it.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 50 Min
method ---
yield 20 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup hot coffee
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

How To Make the only chocolate cake recipe you'll ever need!

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Step 2
    In a large mixing bowl, sift together dry ingredients.
  • Step 3
    Add oil, coffee and milk and mix at medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Add eggs and vanilla and beat 2 more minutes. Expect batter to be thin.
  • Step 5
    Pour into a 9X13 inch greased and floured pan or 2 - 9 inch round pans.
  • Step 6
    Bake 9X13" pan for about 45 minutes, or 9" pans for about 30 minutes. Use toothpick test. Don't over bake.
  • Step 7
    Cool pans for about 15 minutes. If using Chocolate Frosting Glaze, pour over warm cake. Cool completely before cutting.

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