How to Make Our Favorite Chocolate Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's no denying the allure of a rich, decadent chocolate cake. It's the ultimate indulgence, a timeless classic that never fails to satisfy even the most discerning sweet tooth. And when it comes to chocolate cake, we have a tried and true recipe that has been a favorite in our family for generations. This is not just any chocolate cake – it's Our Favorite Chocolate Cake, and once you try it, it just might become your favorite too.

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Ingredients

  • 8 tablespoons shortening
  • 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 5 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Information

  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 1 - 13x9 inch cake pan

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 13x9 inch cake pan.
  • Cream together the shortening and the white sugar. Add the melted chocolate and eggs, mix well.
  • Sift the flour with baking soda and salt. Add alternately with 1 cup milk to shortening mixture. Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick stuck into the center of the cake comes out clean. Once cool frost with Coffee Frosting.
  • To Make Frosting: Mix together instant or leftover coffee, 1/4 cup milk or cream, cocoa powder, butter, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and confectioners' sugar until of spreading consistency.
  • Nutrition

    436 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 41mg
    • Sodium: 229mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 72g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 58g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 122mg