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Barb's Chocolate Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Barb Anderson  PHOTO BY: princessparkles 

"This is a delicious cake, great for birthdays. I have always been asked for the recipe whenever I serve this cake. Enjoy!"
Barb's Chocolate Cake Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 84 times with an average star rating of 4.3
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Original recipe yield 1 - 8 inch round, double layer cake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon strong brewed coffee

What to Drink?
Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.)
  2. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; add to the sugar and egg mixture. Blend well. Fold in the boiling water.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2002 by KIRREBTHORSIG 
I cook professionally and was curious about this cake. The ingredients are complimentary, yet... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2008 by Java_Girl 
I'm chewing this as I type so I can be as honest as possible. It's cake, just plain chocolate... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2003 by FRANSILLY 
This is a chocolate delight! I made it for a friend's birthday, and it was devoured-not a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2006 by Karen Pauline 
FABULOUS!!! I live up in the mountains of Montana, and I have a very difficult time with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2006 by SweetPea 
It turned out great, I read somme other reviews and those helped out. The cake was very moist... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2007 by Sarah R. 
I made this cake for my daughter 9th bday and it was a great hit. A real old fashioned... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2008 by magaloops 
My search for a chocolate cake for my friend's Birthday brought me to All Recipes. I made my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2003 by DONCELLA216 
This cake is fantastic! I do recomend making more frosting than called for, as there is not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2007 by Sweets are me 
I have made this for two birthday celebrations now ans both times it has got rave reviews!!... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2005 by jdbtmb 
I have been making this cake for 2 years now, the only change I made was adding 1 tsp cinnamin... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Barb's Chocolate Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 10

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 650

  • Total Fat: 41.4g
  • Cholesterol: 74mg
  • Sodium: 435mg
  • Total Carbs: 70.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 5.1g
  • Protein: 7.5g

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