Karen's Chocolate Birthday Cake Recipe

Indulge in this moist and easy chocolate cake recipe! Infused with the rich aroma of Texas pecan coffee (or try praline or almond!), this cake is elevated with the use of real Mexican vanilla. Skip the imitation – the difference is incredible! Perfect for birthdays or any celebration, this 9x13 inch cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Calories 252.8 kcal

Protein 5g

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Ingredients for Karen's Chocolate Birthday Cake

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How to Make Karen's Chocolate Birthday Cake

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, buttermilk, and coffee.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Stir in the Mexican vanilla extract.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Ovens vary, so start checking at 20 minutes.
Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
Frost with your favorite buttercream or cream cheese frosting.
For best results, chill the frosted cake overnight before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

70g

Fat

Carbs

11g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Karen's Chocolate Birthday Cake?

Karen's Chocolate Birthday Cake takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Karen's Chocolate Birthday Cake?

Karen's Chocolate Birthday Cake has approximately 252.8 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 18 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Karen's Chocolate Birthday Cake?

The key ingredients for Karen's Chocolate Birthday Cake are Yellow Cake Mix, Eggs, Oil, Cocoa, Chocolate Pudding Mix, Coffee. See the full list with measurements above.