EASY ONE-BOWL CHOCOLATE CAKE

Easy One-Bowl Chocolate Cake image

I got this recipe from a friends many years ago, and it quickly became my children's favorite. Now, my grandchildren enjoy it. It works especially nice for making cupcakes for school lunches. Besides cooking, I enjoy sewing and writing poetry.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup boiling water
Frosting or confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Place all ingredients in order listed in a large bowl; beat well. Pour into a greased and floured 8-in. square baking pan. , Bake at 375° for 35 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool on a wire rack. Frost as desired or dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 322mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.