Famous Chocolate Cake
A comforting and memory-filled chocolate cake with a tender crumb, perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1 cup hot brewed coffee
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar Use fresh for best taste
- 4 large eggs Use room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Use fresh for best flavor
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the hot coffee, vegetable oil, sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until well combined.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For serving, pair with sliced oranges or toasted pecans. Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container. The cake can be frozen for up to three months and tastes better the next day.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30g
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