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Simple 'N' Delicious Chocolate Cake

SUBMITTED BY: J. Miller

"A very simple to make chocolate cake that I developed while trying to combine my chocolate and coffee cravings. It tastes so good no one will believe how easy it was! (It can be frosted with chocolate or coffee icing but I like it plain.)"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 23 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 1 - 8 inch cake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cold, strong, brewed coffee

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 inch pan. Sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla and beat well. Add flour mixture, alternating with coffee. Beat until just incorporated.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2003 by CKG
This was easy and excellent!! Very moist. Made a simple chocolate frosting and used Kahlua... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2006 by Deanna L
I use a light boiled frosting with chocolate shavings to dress it up.Then I chill in the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2003 by WEINSSH
This cake is perfect when you don't want to fuss with a layer cake. It is absolutely... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by MARY ANN S.
Due to the coffee that's added, this cake is quite moist; however, it is not a sweet cake and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2008 by r-marie
Perfect! I made no changes. I too hesitated because I don't drink or like coffee, so I was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2004 by PERSEPHONE
SO moist and SO dark! Amazing with ice cream and chocolate sauce. Freezes like a DREAM! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2003 by tgange
Nice and Moist. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2008 by Emily
I have made this for my friends probably 6-8 times - for birthdays, for dinner parties, for a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2008 by Lottie Anne R-P
Have made this cake again and again! It is now a favourite with anyone who has tried it! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2007 by Andrea
I've made this cake twice in the last week: once for my future in-laws and once for my family.... MORE

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