chocolate cake

My sweet grandmother passed down this chocolate cake recipe. Delicious, moist, and dense. It's been a family favorite for years. Perfect with vanilla ice cream, try this easy recipe today!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings: 15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 226

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

4 cups flour
1/2 cup dark unsweetened cocoa powder, heaping
2 cups sugar
4 tsp baking soda
2 cups Miracle Whip, no substitutions
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 cups double-strength brewed coffee

Method

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13 pan with nonstick spray.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and baking soda until well combined.
Slowly stir in remaining ingredients and then mix well, about two minutes.
Pour into prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean from the center. Start checking after about 50 minutes. It will rise significantly and the top will be cracked.
Let cool completely and then top with your favorite frosting.

Notes

Stir in nuts if you would like.
This recipe also works well for three loaf pans or as cupcakes. Adjust baking times as needed.
Instead of frosting, consider topping with nuts and chocolate chips before baking.
Note that the calorie count does not include any toppings or frosting.