How to Make Grandma's Chocolate Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Family recipes hold a special place in our hearts, packed with memories and nostalgia. For me, one of my most cherished family recipes is Grandma's Chocolate Cake. A moist and decadent cake that has been a staple at family gatherings for as long as I can remember, it's a recipe that has been passed down through generations and is a beloved treat for all who have been lucky enough to try it.

Grandma's Chocolate Cake is the perfect combination of rich chocolate flavor and a tender crumb...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¾ cups white sugar
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon maple extract
  • 1 ⅓ cups brewed coffee

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 2 9-inch cake layers (unfrosted)

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Cream sugar and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Mix in eggs and maple extract. Add flour mixture in 2 batches, alternating with coffee, beating batter until smooth after each addition. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    316 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 62mg
    • Sodium: 228mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Potassium: 133mg