Basic Chocolate Cake

Health score
1%
Basic Chocolate Cake
45 min.
12
351kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with this delightful Basic Chocolate Cake, a timeless dessert that promises to satisfy chocolate cravings and bring joy to any occasion. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, this cake is perfect for both novice bakers and seasoned chefs looking for a quick yet impressive treat. Each slice is a heavenly combination of rich chocolate flavor and moist texture, making it an ideal centerpiece for birthdays, celebrations, or simply a cozy evening at home.

This recipe features a harmonious blend of simple ingredients, including unsweetened chocolate, buttermilk, and a touch of vanilla extract, which come together to create a cake that is both decadent and comforting. The use of cake flour ensures a light and airy crumb, while the combination of baking powder and baking soda provides the perfect rise. With 12 generous servings, this cake is perfect for sharing with family and friends, or for enjoying as a delightful treat throughout the week.

Whether you choose to frost it with your favorite icing or enjoy it plain, this Basic Chocolate Cake is sure to become a beloved staple in your dessert repertoire. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a delicious masterpiece that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.8 cup buttermilk 
  • cups cake flour sifted
  • large eggs 
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup shortening 
  • cups sugar 
  • ounce chocolate unsweetened
  • tablespoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.8 cup water 

Equipment

  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • broiler

Directions

  1. Place chocolate in top of a double broiler; bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook until chocolate melts.
  2. Beat shortening at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating well.
  3. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
  4. Add chocolate, mixing well.
  5. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients; add to chocolate mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  6. Mix at low speed after each addition until blended.
  7. Add water, mixing well. Stir in vanilla.
  8. Pour batter into two greased and floured 9-inch round cakepans.
  9. Bake at 350 for 30 to 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks. Frost as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories351kcal
Protein5.73%
Fat37.4%
Carbs56.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.67
Glycemic Load
33.33
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
6.7026086527368%

Flavonoids

Catechin
6.08mg
Epicatechin
13.4mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:350.82kcal
17.54%
Fat:15.23g
23.43%
Saturated Fat:5.79g
36.18%
Carbohydrates:52.11g
17.37%
Net Carbohydrates:50.04g
18.2%
Sugar:34.32g
38.13%
Cholesterol:32.65mg
10.88%
Sodium:285.99mg
12.43%
Alcohol:0.37g
100%
Alcohol %:0.42%
100%
Caffeine:7.56mg
2.52%
Protein:5.25g
10.49%
Manganese:0.57mg
28.3%
Copper:0.36mg
17.94%
Selenium:12.35µg
17.64%
Iron:2.03mg
11.25%
Magnesium:38.94mg
9.73%
Phosphorus:90.97mg
9.1%
Zinc:1.26mg
8.39%
Fiber:2.07g
8.28%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.48%
Vitamin K:5.59µg
5.33%
Vitamin E:0.74mg
4.95%
Calcium:45.45mg
4.55%
Potassium:133.35mg
3.81%
Folate:14.19µg
3.55%
Vitamin B5:0.35mg
3.5%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.85%
Vitamin D:0.36µg
2.41%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.39%
Vitamin B3:0.36mg
1.8%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.51%
Vitamin A:70.17IU
1.4%
Source:My Recipes