Wesson Oil Chocolate Cake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent, moist chocolate cake! Made with Wesson oil (or your favorite vegetable oil), this from-scratch recipe delivers rich chocolate flavor in every bite. Perfectly complemented by your favorite chocolate frosting (Mom's recipe is highly recommended!), this cake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Easy to follow instructions ensure baking success, even for beginners.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 5207.8 kcal
Protein 135g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Wesson Oil Chocolate Cake

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How to Make Wesson Oil 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 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.
  3. Add 1 cup buttermilk, 1 cup Wesson oil (or other vegetable oil), 4 large eggs, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
  4. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  5. Gradually add 1 cup boiling water to the batter while mixing on low speed. The batter will be thin.
  6. Pour batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
  7. Bake for 30-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Start checking at 30 minutes.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

271 g

Sugar

1659g

Fat

183g

Carbs

241g

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