MOIST CHOCOLATE CAKE

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This chocolate cake recipe with coffee reminds me of my grandmother because it was one of her specialties. I bake it often for family parties, and it always brings back fond memories. The cake is light and airy with a delicious chocolate taste. This recipe is a keeper! -Patricia Kreitz, Richland, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 cup baking cocoa
2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
1 cup brewed coffee
1 cup whole milk
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FAVORITE ICING:
1 cup whole milk
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional baking cocoa, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Sift together dry ingredients in a bowl. Add oil, coffee and milk; mix at medium speed 1 minute. Add eggs and vanilla; beat 2 minutes longer. (Batter will be thin.) , Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans (or two 8-in. round baking pans and 6 muffin cups). , Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans. Cool on wire racks. , Meanwhile, for icing, combine milk and flour in a saucepan; cook until thick. Cover and refrigerate. , In a bowl, beat butter, shortening, sugar and vanilla until creamy. Add chilled milk mixture and beat 10 minutes. Frost cooled cake. If desired, dust with additional cocoa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 636 calories, Fat 37g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 549mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Laxman Pandey
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a keeper!


Ahmed Yahiaa
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's so moist and chocolatey, everyone will love it.


M. Shahid Gujjar
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I made this cake for my friends and they all raved about it. They said it was the best chocolate cake they've ever had.


bigRick bigRick
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This cake is so delicious! I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Rana Muhammad
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I've tried many chocolate cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Charity Williams
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This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful.


Elena Aditubuna
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I made this cake for my birthday and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Victoria Cabrera
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This cake is amazing! It's so moist and chocolatey. I love that it's not too sweet.


Shid Man
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to chocolate cake recipe.


Erica Velazquez
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This chocolate cake is so moist and delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The cake was easy to make and the instructions were clear. I will definitely be making this cake again.


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