If you have a yearning for some chocolate, you are at the right place. I realize that bestest isn’t a word, but I had to use it anyway. I have the perfect chocolate cake for you, and it is fairly easy to make. I ate sushi for lunch yesterday, and for some reason, that meal brought on a chocolate craving. Plus, one of my friends fell off of her horse this week and broke some bones. Ouch!!! I’m taking lunch to her house today. She requested soup. I plan to pick some up on the way, but I thought she might appreciate a chocolate cake chaser. Chocolate cake doesn’t involve tooooo much chewing, so here’s hoping she’ll be able to enjoy it. Meanwhile, I’m going to munch on a piece as soon as I write this post.
This recipe has been in my file since I was a new bride. It is similar to one my mother made when I was growing up. I made it in a 9 x 13 pan because I only own two eight-inch rounds (it needs three). For the frosting, I just whipped up a concoction of powdered sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa with a dash of coffee to enhance the flavor. (If you are fans of The Barefoot Contessa then you know it’s a trick she uses).
DEEP, DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE
1 3/4 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup cocoa (I used Hershey’s)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup boiling water
– Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
– Add remaining ingredients except boiling water; beat at medium speed 2 minutes.
– Gently stir in boiling water. The mixture will become very thin.
– Pour into three 8-inch layer pans, two 9-inch layer pans, or one 9 x 13 inch pan.
– Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes if using layer pans and 35 to 40 minutes if using one pan.
– Cool and then top with your favorite frosting.
Have a great week-end. I’m picking up my new wheels today. Kinda excited!
Take care.
This looks so yummy. I’m such a pushover when it comes to chocolate cake…I’m pinning this! Thanks.
We hope you like it, Cyndi!!
There is nothing like a great chocolate cake..thanks for the recipe!….Have a great weekend!
This is very similar to a recipe that has been passed down through my family for generations. It really is the best! I grew up eating it on birthdays, and it’s still my favorite. It’s always fun encountering someone else who enjoys it.
It seems as if lots of families have their fave chocolate cake recipe.