Chocolate Cake

This chocolate cake is made with cocoa and hot coffee. It has been in my family forever. The secret is to not overbake it — that will ruin a chocolate cake every time.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 162 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup milk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 cup hot, strong coffee

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.

Step 3

In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and baking soda. Add oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla; mix until smooth. Stir in hot coffee last. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.