For an extra moist cake, add a tablespoon of sour cream to the batter. Sifting the flour ensures a lighter and more tender crumb. For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder. A chocolate glaze is the perfect complement to this cake. Simply melt chocolate chips with a little butter or cream and pour over the cooled cake.
My Mom's Chocolate Cake
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME30 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs
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SERVING9 People
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VIEWS72
This is a deeply flavored, old-fashioned chocolate cake that is sure to bring comfort and joy. Simple to make and incredibly moist, it's the perfect base for a decadent chocolate glaze or simply enjoyed with a dusting of powdered sugar.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate42 g
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Cholesterol22 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein5 g
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Saturated Fat4 g
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Sodium307 mg
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Sugar24 g
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Fat13 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View In a large saucepan, combine the shortening and cocoa powder. Melt over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat. (Cook time: 3-5 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Stir in the sugar and egg until well combined. (Prep time: 2 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View In a separate small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, baking soda, salt, and vanilla extract. (Prep time: 1 minute)
05 Step
Recipe View Add the buttermilk mixture to the chocolate mixture and blend until smooth. (Prep time: 2 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Gradually beat in the sifted flour until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (Prep time: 3 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth and thin. (Prep time: 1 minute)
08 Step
Recipe View Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. (Prep time: 1 minute)
09 Step
Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. (Cook time: 30-35 minutes)
10 Step
Recipe View Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. (Cool time: 60 minutes)
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Caroline Heidenreichrutherford
May 27, 2025My family loved this cake! I made a simple chocolate ganache to pour over the top, and it was divine.
Abdullah Damore
Feb 15, 2025I've made this cake several times, and it always comes out perfectly moist and delicious. The boiling water is the secret!
Dorcas Pfannerstill
Feb 12, 2025The instructions are clear and easy to follow, even for a beginner baker like me.
Ramiro Rau
Feb 9, 2025I halved the recipe and baked it in a loaf pan, and it was great for a smaller treat.
Candice Reynolds
Oct 4, 2024This cake is so easy to make and tastes amazing! I added chocolate chips to the batter and it was a hit!