Knightens Creamy Cocoa Cake Recipe

Indulge in a slice of history with Knighten's Creamy Cocoa Cake! This treasured family recipe, dating back to 1948 and perfected during WWII, delivers a rich, decadent chocolate experience. My grandmother's famous holiday cake, passed down through generations, is finally here for you to enjoy. Get your chocolate fix with this unbelievably moist and delicious cocoa cake – a true taste of the past!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 396 kcal
Protein 9g
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Ingredients for Knightens Creamy Cocoa Cake

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How to Make Knightens Creamy Cocoa Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. Slowly pour in the hot coffee while mixing on low speed. Do not overmix.
  6. Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once completely cool, frost with your favorite chocolate frosting.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

183g

Fat

14g

Carbs

21g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Knightens Creamy Cocoa Cake?

Knightens Creamy Cocoa Cake takes about 85 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 65 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Knightens Creamy Cocoa Cake?

Knightens Creamy Cocoa Cake has approximately 396 calories per serving, with about 9 g protein, 21 g carbohydrates and 22 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Knightens Creamy Cocoa Cake?

The key ingredients for Knightens Creamy Cocoa Cake are Sugar, Flour, Cocoa, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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