Rich Chocolate Cake II

A very easy dense chocolate cake, almost like a devil's food. Recommended frostings for this cake are, Cream Cheese Frosting, Boiled Frosting, or a dusting of confectioners' sugar.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 183 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ⅔ cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups hot brewed coffee

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Add the hot coffee, oil and vanilla, mix until smooth. Pour into the prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake for 45 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven. Test with a toothpick for doneness. Allow cake to cool before topping or frosting.