Never Fail Chocolate Cake Recipe

This decadent chocolate cake recipe is a family heirloom, passed down from my mother-in-law, Ruth Hinz! Dating back to the 1940s and 50s, this moist and incredibly dense cake is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready for the richest, most satisfying chocolate experience you've ever had!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 2680.6 kcal
Protein 74g
Rating 4.0 (4 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Never Fail Chocolate Cake

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How to Make Never Fail Chocolate Cake

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Gradually add the buttermilk, mixing until the batter is smooth.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once completely cool, frost with your favorite frosting and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

82 g

Sugar

827g

Fat

148g

Carbs

124g

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