Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake
Submitted by beegirl2337
Classic homemade chocolate cake with deep cocoa flavor baked in layers or a sheet pan. This tender, from-scratch cake is perfect for birthdays and celebrations.
YIELD
16 servingsPREP
20 minCOOK
35 minREADY
70 minThis timeless chocolate cake delivers rich cocoa flavor in every bite without any fussy techniques.
Butter, sugar, and eggs get beaten until light and fluffy, then cocoa-laced flour alternates with water to create a tender, moist crumb.
Bake as two layers for a towering celebration cake or in a sheet pan for easy serving.
Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting for pure chocolate bliss.
Kitchen Tips
- Beat butter mixture well: Three minutes of high-speed beating creates a light, airy base
- Alternate wet and dry: This classic technique prevents lumps and ensures even mixing
- Blend just until combined: Overmixing develops gluten and makes the cake tough
- Test for doneness: A wooden pick inserted in the center should come out clean
- Cool completely: Warm cake will make the frosting melt and slide off
Variations
- Add a teaspoon of espresso powder to intensify chocolate flavor
- Fold in chocolate chips for extra richness
- Use chocolate buttercream, cream cheese frosting, or ganache for topping
Ingredients
Directions
Heat oven to 350℉ (180℃).
Grease and flour two 9 inch round baking pans or one 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan.
In large mixing bowl, combine butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla.
Beat on high speed 3 minutes.
Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add alternately with water to butter mixture.
Blend just until combined.
Pour into prepared pans.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans.
Cool completely; frost with chocolate frosting.
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