Best Moist Chocolate Cake

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My mom created this recipe years ago and my sisters and brother and I have entered this in 4-H and won many awards. Yummy on its own or with chocolate frosting!

close up view of a slice of Moist Chocolate Cake with chocolate icing served with vanilla ice cream on a white plate
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 9x13-inch pan
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 cup margarine

  • 1 ¾ cups white sugar

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 1 ½ cups milk

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

  2. In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Pour batter into prepared pan.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

382 Calories
17g Fat
52g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 382
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 558mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 52g 19%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 31g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 56mg 4%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 141mg 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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