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Chocolate Cake
Chocolate Cake
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This easy Chocolate Cake boasts a velvety texture and rich flavor that improves with time—getting better the second day and staying moist for over a week! The unusual method of boiling the margarine, oil, cocoa and water creates an incredibly tender crumb, while the addition of sour milk adds subtle tang. The vague instructions are worth deciphering for this no-fail chocolate classic that's perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike.
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Ingredients
2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 stick margarine
1/2 c. Wesson oil
4 T. cocoa
1 c. hot water
1/2 c. sour milk
2 eggs, beaten
1 t. soda (ED: I assume this is baking soda)
1 T. vanilla
Directions
Sift flour and sugar into mixer.
Put margarine, oil, cocoa, and water into a saucepan and bring to rapid boil.
(ED: Not sure when you put the dry ingredients in, but this looks like the logical point.)
Mix well.
Add sour milk, eggs, soda and vanilla.
(ED: I would probably mix the liquid stuff together first, and wait until the other stuff is cooled some before you add this to it.)
Grease 2 pans and line with greased wax paper. Or will fit square Pyrex nicely; 8 x 8 one layer.
Bake at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes.
Better the second day and will keep over a week, nice and moist.
Servings\Yield
Makes one 8x8 cake or two 9-inch layers, serves 10-12
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (based on 10 servings) - Calories: 370; Total Fat: 21g (Saturated Fat: 5g); Cholesterol: 45mg; Sodium: 170mg; Total Carbohydrates: 43g (Dietary Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 30g); Protein: 3g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
💬 Uncle Dave says... Another recipe with vague instructions.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Mrs. Gwynn T. Sutton 🔑 Keywords: desserts, cake, chocolate
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Chocolate Cake was added on March 01, 2007 and last updated on August 21, 2025.
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