Hot Water Chocolate Cake

4.6
(24)

A chocolate cake made with boiling water. Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
1 - 9x13 inch pan
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 2 cups white sugar

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup butter

  • 1 cup water

  • ½ cup buttermilk

  • 2 eggs, beaten

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Mix together the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

  2. In a large saucepan bring butter and water to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in flour mixture. Pour in buttermilk, eggs and vanilla; mix thoroughly.

  3. Pour cake batter into prepared 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove cake from oven and frost immediately.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

147 Calories
5g Fat
25g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 147
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 203mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 26mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 40mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.