Grandma's Chocolate Cake

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This recipe has been passed down through the family for many generations. It is the only chocolate cake recipe I use anymore. The cake is nice and moist and has such a bold flavor. This cake is great for a German chocolate icing, but I have used all types of icings, which all complement the cake nicely. This cake always pleases the crowd when I make it. Hope you enjoy it as much as my family has for all these years.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
2 9-inch cake layers (unfrosted)
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 ¾ cups white sugar

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 teaspoon maple extract

  • 1 â…“ cups brewed coffee

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.

  3. Cream sugar and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Mix in eggs and maple extract. Add flour mixture in 2 batches, alternating with coffee, beating batter until smooth after each addition. Pour batter into the prepared pans.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.

Cook's Note:

Try not to use too strong of a coffee, as it might overpower the flavor.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

316 Calories
13g Fat
48g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 316
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 228mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 48g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Protein 4g 9%
Potassium 133mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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