How to Make Best Chocolate Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few things in life that can bring as much joy as a perfectly baked, decadent chocolate cake. Whether it's for a special occasion or just a craving for something sweet and indulgent, a moist and rich chocolate cake is always a crowd-pleaser. If you're looking for the ultimate chocolate cake recipe, look no further because we've got the best one right here.

With its deep, chocolatey flavor and moist, tender crumb, this chocolate cake is truly a showstopper. It's the kind of ca...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup shortening
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons milk
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 1 to 13 x inch pan

  • Bring to a boil the 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 1/2 cup shortening, water and 1/4 cup cocoa. Remove from heat and add flour, sugar, 1/2 cup milk and vinegar. Mix well. Then add: eggs, baking soda and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  • Mix well until lumps are gone. Pour into greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • To Make Fudge Frosting: Combine in saucepan , 6 tablespoon butter or oleo, 4 tablespoons milk and cocoa. Bring to rolling boil. Remove from heat and add 3 cups confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until smooth. Spread on cooled cake.
  • Nutrition

    367 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 45mg
    • Sodium: 146mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 55g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 43g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 23mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 74mg