Black Chocolate Cake

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This is a rich black chocolate cake that uses cocoa powder and lots of sugar. My husband's all time favorite.

Submitted by Jeanie Bean
Updated on August 8, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 - 9x13 inch pan
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups white sugar

  • 2 teaspoons baking soda

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 pinch salt

  • ⅔ cup shortening

  • 2 cups boiling water

  • 2 eggs, beaten

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa and salt. Set aside.

  2. Melt the shortening in the boiling water, then stir into the flour mixture until blended. Beat in the eggs, then stir in the vanilla.

  3. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

336 Calories
13g Fat
53g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 336
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 283mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 53g 19%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 34g
Protein 5g 9%
Calcium 50mg 4%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 145mg 3%

* 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.