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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Savannah Rowley
[email protected]This cake is the worst chocolate cake I've ever had. It was dry, crumbly, and flavorless.
F Molla
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time. Don't bother making it.
Caleb Rodeck
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. The cake was bland and the frosting was too runny.
Rich Boss
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! It didn't rise properly and it was way too dense. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Brad Sparks
[email protected]I found this cake to be a bit dry. I think I might have overbaked it. I'll try again next time and bake it for a shorter amount of time.
C'boniso Dlamini
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Larry Fundz
[email protected]I've tried many chocolate cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness.
Ashik Mridha
[email protected]This chocolate cake is my go-to recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and I always get rave reviews.
Elian Cruz mendez
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the cake always turns out delicious.
Ashim Erkiso
[email protected]This cake is amazing! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Prince Rinae
[email protected]I made this cake for my son's birthday party and it was a huge success! The kids loved it and so did the adults. It was easy to make and didn't take too long. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Anik Chowdhury
[email protected]This chocolate cake was a hit with my family! It was moist and rich, with a perfect balance of sweetness. The frosting was creamy and light, and it complemented the cake perfectly. I will definitely be making this cake again.