Best Moist Chocolate Cake

My mom created this recipe years ago and my sisters and brother and I have entered this in 4-H and won many awards. Yummy on its own or with chocolate frosting!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 382 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup margarine
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 eggs
• 1 ¾ cups white sugar
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups milk
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
• 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Pour batter into prepared pan.