Mom's Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Mom's Chocolate Cake

By: Melody Sherman  
"This is the best chocolate cake I have ever had. It bakes up high and it's fluffy. Everyone loves it when I make this cake. It is the only chocolate cake I will ever make. Enjoy!"

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Cream the sugar and shortening together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and mix well. Stir in the cocoa, milk, flour, baking powder, boiling coffee, baking soda and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 159 | Total Fat: 5.4g | Cholesterol: 19mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2006 by jess-and-dad 
The BEST chocolate cake, period. We used Caroline's Chocolate Fudge frosting as a topping and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2004 by OROMEO 
I make this Chocolate Cake often, and get tons of complements and request for the recipe. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2008 by Kellygrrrl 
This recipe is completely unsuitable for cupcakes, which is rather misleading considering the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2006 by CHRISTYDAWNE 
Wonderful recipe. Where we live, cake mixes are very expensive and so this is a great, quick... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2006 by supertan 
This cake turned out perfectly...although it took longer to bake than 30-35 min. I was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2006 by CRISTITA 
Very good cake!, easy and tasty, or in my son's way: Yummy yummy! I used frosted it with the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2005 by betsy 
HOLY CRAP! This recipe Rocks!!!! super easy to make and yum yum yum. i frosted mine w/... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2006 by PeaceLoveJoy 
I made this chocolate cake in Colorado, and attempted to make it into cupcakes. It was edible,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2006 by NATTEATS 
awesome cake the best MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2005 by BONF 
Very moist and rich! MORE

 
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