HEAVENLY CHOCOLATE CAKE

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The cake's name says it all. Plus, it's tall, dark and delicious.-Billie B. Isaacs, Miamisburg, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
2-1/2 cups sugar
5 eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups water
Frosting shown in photo is Winter White Filling or Frosting

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition., Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 24-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Fill and frost as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Rahat Khan
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this recipe changed my mind. This cake is so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again soon.


yasodana senavirathna
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh and delicious. It's the perfect cake for busy people who want to enjoy a delicious dessert without all the hassle.


Gaming Time
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I made this cake for my friend's birthday and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and said it was the best chocolate cake they had ever had. I will definitely be making this cake again for future parties.


Romeo Foxtrot
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This cake was amazing! I loved the chocolate flavor and the moist texture. The frosting was also delicious and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again soon.


Afrinsiam Siam
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Overall, this cake was good. I would definitely make it again, but I would make a few changes to the recipe.


John Adriaanse
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste. I think I'll try using a different flour next time.


Normina Salim
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The cake was good, but it didn't rise as much as I expected. I think I'll try using more baking powder next time.


Zaniah Rocker
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This cake was a bit dry. I think I'll try adding more butter or oil next time.


EDDY MARTINEZ
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The cake was good, but the frosting was a bit too thick and heavy. I think I'll try a different frosting recipe next time.


Jason Hubbard
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


Joy Ahmed
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's become my go-to chocolate cake recipe.


Anthony Kwamu
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This cake is so delicious! I love the rich chocolate flavor and the fluffy frosting. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


David Cruz
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I'm not a baker, but this cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. It was a big hit at my party.


Rifat Ahmed Fabi
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he had ever had.


Kiven Moustapha
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This chocolate cake was heavenly! It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


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