HEAVENLY CHOCOLATE CAKE

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The cake's name says it all. Plus, it's tall, dark and delicious.-Billie B. Isaacs, Miamisburg, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
2-1/2 cups sugar
5 eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups water
Frosting shown in photo is Winter White Filling or Frosting

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition., Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 24-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Fill and frost as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

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