Creole Chocolate Cake Recipe

Indulge in the rich, decadent flavor of this classic Creole Chocolate Cake! This recipe, originally from McCall's Cooking School cookbook, is a true Southern masterpiece. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this moist, intensely chocolatey cake perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 492.9 kcal
Protein 11g
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Ingredients for Creole Chocolate Cake

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How to Make Creole Chocolate Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the chocolate frosting (recipe not included - use your favorite chocolate frosting recipe or store-bought).
  9. Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer with a generous amount of frosting.
  10. Carefully place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

180g

Fat

57g

Carbs

20g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Creole Chocolate Cake?

Creole Chocolate Cake takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Creole Chocolate Cake?

Creole Chocolate Cake has approximately 492.9 calories per serving, with about 11 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates and 40 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Creole Chocolate Cake?

The key ingredients for Creole Chocolate Cake are Unsifted All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Butter, Salad Oil, Unsweetened Chocolate Squares, Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.

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