What a great go to cake recipe! You really will want to hand it down!
The cake batter is thick, almost like a mousse. It is creamy and rich!
The cake comes out moist and just a bit dense. But not dense in a bad way – it is going to hold up to the icing.
I greased and floured the pans - you really should do this with cakes if you aren’t already! The cake came out of the pans without sticking anywhere!
It tastes wonderful, lots of chocolate flavor! This would go great with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk!
I iced the cake with the Cocoa Cream Frosting. It looks decadent and rich. It will definitely impress!
HAND ME DOWN CHOCOLATE CAKE
¾ Cup Butter
1 - ¾ Cup Sugar
2 Eggs
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
2 Cups All Purpose Flour
¾ Cup Cocoa Powder
1 - ¼ Teaspoon Baking Soda
½ Teaspoon Salt
1 - 1/3 Cups Water
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, beat 1 minute at medium speed. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Add alternately with water to creamed mixture. Pour patter into 2 greased and floured round cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
Sounds yummy AND easy! I need to try this with the frosting recipe 😁 😋