Hand Me Down Chocolate Cake

search

Hand Me Down Chocolate Cake

This Hand Me Down Chocolate Cake is one of those classic desserts that has stood the test of time. So many families have made and loved this rich and delicious cake that the recipe has truly earned its name... "hand me down." When it comes to making simple chocolate cake recipes, you want to be sure your recipe produces a moist and flavorful cake and this one does not disappoint. Served warm out of the oven, there's nothing more delicious than this cocoa-tastic cake!

Cooking Time40 min

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup cocoa
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/3 cup water
  • 1 3/4 cup flour
  • 1 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
     
  2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
     
  3. Add eggs and vanilla; beat one minute at medium speed.
     
  4. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add alternately with water to creamed mixture.
     
  5. Pour batter into two greased and floured 8" pans.
     
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
     
  7. Cool and frost with chocolate frosting of your choice.

 

 

Your Recently Viewed Recipes

Leave a Comment

Rate

Cancel Reply to Comment

Thanks for your comment. Don't forget to share!

Close

Report Inappropriate Comment

Are you sure you would like to report this comment? It will be flagged for our moderators to take action.

Thank you for taking the time to improve the content on our site.

Close Window