Grandpop's Special Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Grandpop's Special Chocolate Cake

By: Leo J. Lagrotte 
"Here is my version of chocolate cake. Aunt Mary's Vanilla Frosting compliments it perfectly."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (70)

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Original Recipe Yield 1 9 inch layer cakes
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot, brewed coffee
  • 2 eggs

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, soda, and salt.
  2. Add oil, milk, vanilla, coffee, and eggs; beat well. Batter will be thin. Pour into two 9 inch greased and floured round pans.
  3. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 25 minutes, or when top springs back when done. Cool layers on wire racks.

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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 322 | Total Fat: 11.3g | Cholesterol: 37mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2011 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Serve this cake to family or friends and you will do yourself proud, just as I did tonight. A...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2006 by Bobachai   view full review
Excellent, excellent chocolate cake. This is the first cake I've ever made, and it turned out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2003 by NEDPSA   view full review
This recipe saved the birthday party!! I had originally made another highly recommended...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2005 by Jen   view full review
This cake got rave reviews!! I couldn't believe how easy it was to prep. I was worried when...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2010 by LA ESPOSA   view full review
I made this for my husband's birthday 3 days ago and the cake is still moist and delicious. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2006 by KEZ   view full review
This cake is very forgiving because I messed up. UK cup measurements are different to US...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2004 by YAMMAT   view full review
This cake is fantastically good. It is just like the store bought mud cakes! I made it for my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2006 by Allyson R   view full review
Wow! Thanks for a great recipe. I used this with "Coffee Butter Frosting" from this site...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2006 by Sarah A.   view full review
I personally like this cake because it only called for 2 eggs and 1/2 cup of oil in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2006 by BEANIEBOO   view full review
I made this for my daughter's birthday party with a simple butter frosting. All the kids...

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