Ingredients for Good Old Chocolate Cake
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- White Sugar
- Eggs
- Flour
- Salt
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Cocoa
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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How to Make Good Old Chocolate Cake
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and 1 cup boiling water. Mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting with your favorite buttercream frosting.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
16 g
Sugar
82g
Fat
10g
Carbs
10g
