Black Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Black Chocolate Cake

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

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (218)

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan
 

Ingredients

  • 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
  • 2/3 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 336 | Total Fat: 13.4g | Cholesterol: 35mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2008 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Isn't it interesting how so many people can make the same recipe with such different results?...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2004 by ABROSEN   view full review
I originally gave this 4 stars but after making it again with another modification I am adding...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2006 by LuVeLLe   view full review
Everyone loves this cake. I used this recipe exactly. I've made a variation of this before,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2004 by ANDI LOU   view full review
This cake was absolutely delectable! And black just as the name says. I made a couple of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2006 by CAROLELIZABETHANN   view full review
I highly recommend this recipe. You can make it ahead and it stays moist. Freezes extremely...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE   view full review
Thanks for a great recipe, Jeanie! As is my habit, I substituted 2 cups strong coffee for the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2003 by luv2bake   view full review
I thought this cake was great! It was dense yet very moist and black, as the recipe title...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2007 by ramona620   view full review
Perfect... Rich... Moist... The best chocolate cake I have ever eaten or made. WOW!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2004 by MADCOW   view full review
This is undoubtedly the best and easiest chocolate cake ever, after reading reviews, I decided...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2006 by TUNISIANSWIFE   view full review
giving this 4 stars for ease of preparation. Used butter flavor crisco, had 1 cup of leftover...

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