Jackies Family Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the rich, timeless delight of Jackie’s Family Chocolate Cake—a cherished recipe that’s been passed down through generations. This easy-to-make dessert features a tender, moist crumb thanks to the perfect blend of buttermilk, vegetable oil, and hot water, making it irresistibly soft and flavorful. With its deep cocoa flavor, achieved through unsweetened cocoa powder, and a hint of warmth from pure vanilla extract, this cake is perfect for any celebration or simple family gathering. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is ideal for novice bakers and seasoned pros alike. Finish it off with your favorite chocolate frosting or ganache for a show-stopping dessert that serves 12. Whether you’re baking for a birthday or satisfying a weeknight sweet tooth, Jackie’s Family Chocolate Cake is sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 1 cups buttermilk
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil
- 2 whole large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cups hot water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Alternatively, line the bottoms of the pans with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth using a hand whisk or an electric mixer on medium speed.
Slowly add the hot water to the batter, mixing constantly to combine. The batter will be thin—that's normal!
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, carefully run a knife around the edges and turn the cakes out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, frost with your favorite chocolate frosting or ganache. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4047 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.0 g | 192% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.2 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 399 mg | 133% | |
| Sodium | 5560 mg | 242% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 713.1 g | 259% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 70.8 g | 253% | |
| Total Sugars | 416.1 g | ||
| Protein | 80.3 g | 161% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.2 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 611 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 41.8 mg | 232% | |
| Potassium | 3443 mg | 73% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
