Black Chocolate Cake

Black Chocolate Cake

This is a rich black chocolate cake that uses cocoa powder and lots of sugar. My husband’s all time favorite.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Yield:
1 – 9×13 inch pan
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa and salt. Set aside.

Step 2
Melt the shortening in the boiling water, then stir into the flour mixture until blended. Beat in the eggs, then stir in the vanilla.

Step 3
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

336
Calories
13g
Fat
53g
Carbs
5g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 336
% Daily Value *
Total Fat13g 17%
Saturated Fat4g 19%
Cholesterol31mg 10%
Sodium283mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate53g 19%
Dietary Fiber3g 10%
Total Sugars34g
Protein5g
Calcium50mg 4%
Iron2mg 12%
Potassium145mg 3%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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