Preacher's Chocolate Cake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Preacher's Chocolate Cake, a family heirloom recipe that tastes just like a Hostess cupcake, only better! This unbelievably moist and rich chocolate cake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Layer it with our creamy whipped frosting (recipe #110707) and top it with classic chocolate frosting for a heavenly dessert experience. Get ready for moist, chocolatey goodness in every bite! Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion that calls for a truly special treat.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 38 mins
Calories 381.1 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Preacher's Chocolate Cake

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How to Make Preacher's Chocolate Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  4. Gradually add the boiling water and beat for another minute until smooth. The batter will be thin.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once cool, frost the layers with your favorite whipped frosting (recipe #110707), filling between the layers and frosting the sides.
  9. Frost the top with regular chocolate frosting.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

167g

Fat

15g

Carbs

21g