Trader Joe's Greatest And Easiest Chocolate Cake Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate cake experience with this unbelievably easy recipe, inspired by Trader Joe's cocoa powder! This decadent recipe creates two delightful treats: a rich 9x13 inch chocolate cake and a perfectly sized loaf cake, both boasting intensely chocolatey flavor thanks to the use of dark cocoa powder. Top it off with creamy chocolate cream cheese frosting for a truly unforgettable dessert. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 277 kcal
Protein 9g
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Ingredients for Trader Joe's Greatest And Easiest Chocolate Cake

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How to Make Trader Joe's Greatest And Easiest Chocolate Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan and a loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared 9x13 inch pan and the loaf pan.
  6. Bake the 9x13 inch cake for 30-35 minutes and the loaf cake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool completely in the pans before frosting.
  8. Frost with your favorite chocolate cream cheese frosting (recipe not included).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

98g

Fat

37g

Carbs

13g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Trader Joe's Greatest And Easiest Chocolate Cake?

Trader Joe's Greatest And Easiest Chocolate Cake takes about 100 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 80 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Trader Joe's Greatest And Easiest Chocolate Cake?

Trader Joe's Greatest And Easiest Chocolate Cake has approximately 277 calories per serving, with about 9 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 19 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Trader Joe's Greatest And Easiest Chocolate Cake?

The key ingredients for Trader Joe's Greatest And Easiest Chocolate Cake are Flour, Cocoa Powder, Sugar, Baking Soda, Salt, Butter. See the full list with measurements above.

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