Hot Water Chocolate Cake Recipe

Peggy Chambers' unbelievably moist and fluffy Hot Water Chocolate Cake! This easy recipe delivers a deliciously light texture and rich chocolate flavor that will impress everyone. Get ready for melt-in-your-mouth goodness – the perfect dessert for any occasion!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 120 mins
Calories 398.4 kcal
Protein 8g
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Ingredients for Hot Water Chocolate Cake

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How to Make Hot Water Chocolate Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the boiling water, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Once cool, frost with your favorite chocolate frosting and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

133g

Fat

25g

Carbs

17g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Hot Water Chocolate Cake?

Hot Water Chocolate Cake takes about 140 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 120 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Hot Water Chocolate Cake?

Hot Water Chocolate Cake has approximately 398.4 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 17 g carbohydrates and 29 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Hot Water Chocolate Cake?

The key ingredients for Hot Water Chocolate Cake are Shortening, White Sugar, Cocoa, Boiling Water, Milk, Eggs. See the full list with measurements above.

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