Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe

The cake reminds me of my grandmother, because it was one of her specialties. I bake it often for family parties, and it always brings back fond memories. The cake is light and airy with a delicious chocolate taste. This recipe is a keeper! —Patricia Kreitz, Richland, Pennsylvania
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Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe

TOTAL TIME: 

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.

MAKES: 12 servings


Ingredients

    2 cups all-purpose flour
    1 teaspoon salt
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    2 teaspoons baking soda
    3/4 cup baking cocoa
    2 cups sugar
    1 cup canola oil
    1 cup brewed coffee
    1 cup milk
    2 large eggs
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    FAVORITE ICING:
    1 cup milk
    5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    1/2 cup butter, softened
    1/2 cup shortening
    1 cup sugar
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract


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Directions

• Preheat oven to 325°. Sift together dry ingredients in a bowl. Add oil, coffee and milk; mix at medium speed 1 minute. Add eggs and vanilla; beat 2 minutes longer. (Batter will be thin.)

• Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans (or two 8-in. round baking pans and six muffin cups).

• Bake 25-30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans. Cool on wire racks.

• Meanwhile, for icing, combine milk and flour in a saucepan; cook until thick. Cover and refrigerate.

• In a bowl, beat butter, shortening, sugar and vanilla until creamy. Add chilled milk mixture and beat 10 minutes. Frost cooled cake. 

Yield: 12 servings.

Courtesy: Taste of Home