Ingredients for Mum's Amazing Chocolate Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Cocoa
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar (2 cups for dry ingredients, 1 cup for creaming butter)
- 4 large eggs
- Omitted - recipe uses boiling water instead
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
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How to Make Mum's Amazing Chocolate Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups granulated sugar, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gradually add 1 cup boiling water to the batter, beating for 2-3 minutes until smooth. The batter will be thin.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting or serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
16 g
Sugar
83g
Fat
3g
Carbs
12g
