BARB'S CHOCOLATE CAKE
This is a delicious cake, great for birthdays. I have always been asked for the recipe whenever I serve this cake. Enjoy!
Provided by Barb Anderson
Categories Desserts Cakes Chocolate Cake Recipes
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, add the following ingredients one at a time, beating well after each addition: eggs, white sugar, 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, oil, 1/2 cup cocoa, buttermilk and vanilla. (Instead of buttermilk you can use 3 tablespoons softened butter or margarine, 1/2 cup milk and 1 tablespoon vinegar.)
- Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; add to the sugar and egg mixture. Blend well. Fold in the boiling water.
- Place batter in two greased and floured 8 inch round cake pans. Sprinkle 1/2 cup chocolate chips over each pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes. Cool.
- To Make the Icing: Begin by beating together 1/2 cup butter or margarine, confectioners' sugar and 2/3 cup cocoa; add 1 teaspoon vanilla, milk and coffee. Beat until very smooth. Add more confectioners' sugar until you obtain the consistency you want. Spread on cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 649.7 calories, Carbohydrate 70.6 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 41.4 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 434.6 mg, Sugar 42.1 g
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Maya devi Kandel
[email protected]This cake is a chocolate lover's dream come true.
Nicolas James
[email protected]This cake is so good, it's dangerous! I can't stop eating it.
Abishek Sah
[email protected]I've tried many chocolate cake recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best.
Elizabeth Banda
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, delicious, and looks beautiful.
Fiona Ockhuis
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he had ever eaten.
Abdul Razzak
[email protected]This cake was amazing! The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the cake was so moist and fluffy.
Rudolf Tigere
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly, but it still tasted good.
ADIL ARIF
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.
mamadu sano
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Mayson Hopland
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it always comes out great. It's a keeper!
Paiid RJ
[email protected]This cake was so easy to make and it turned out perfect! I love that it doesn't require any fancy ingredients or equipment.
M Saddique Jakhrani
[email protected]This was the most delicious and moist chocolate cake I have ever tasted! It was a hit with my family and friends, and I will definitely be making it again.