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Easy Chocolate Cake

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"This chocolate cake is good for any occasion at any time of year. I have been baking this for two years."
Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 12 times with an average star rating of 3.7
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 5 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 9 inch tube pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup butter

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch tube pan. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the 1 cup of evaporated milk and the 3/4 cup of cocoa. Heat until the cocoa is dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the eggs, melted butter, water, vanilla and the cocoa mixture, mix until well blended. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  3. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
  4. To make the chocolate icing, combine the remaining condensed milk, evaporated milk, cocoa and butter in a saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick and paste-like. Spread over cooled cake.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.67 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 25, 2005 by Annette P. 
This is a great, classic 'made from scratch' cake recipe. Beware cooks searching for a moist... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.67 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 5, 2003 by GibsonsGirl 
This is the easiest chocolate cake I have ever made. It rose so high and was light and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.67 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 5, 2003 by ANNADAISY5 
Great Recipe! Easy and Delicious. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.67 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 13, 2006 by BIGSIS821 
This cake is very easy and delicious! i made it for my mom's birthday, and everyone... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.67 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 2, 2009 by Rieanne Brinkmann 
This cake was great, however, I cannot give it 5 stars due to incorrect instructions. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.67 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 10, 2005 by WLI2184 
Wow, this was actually really horrible. I made it while my baby was napping to try and satisfy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.67 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 5, 2009 by StacieJayne 
I must say that I was disappointed in the end result. The cake, itself, turned out big and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.67 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 17, 2008 by lizzibear 
OK.. Ive made this again and obviously did something horribly wrong last time! This cake is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.67 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 21, 2008 by Jessica 
I have to admit I was a bit skeptical of this recipe at first as I am a from-the-box baker.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.67 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 2, 2004 by KNK458 
We are a chocolate loving family but did not like this cake...it had a weird after taste. Sorry MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Easy Chocolate Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 561

  • Total Fat: 29.1g
  • Cholesterol: 160mg
  • Sodium: 434mg
  • Total Carbs: 71g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.8g
  • Protein: 8.9g

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