Best Moist Chocolate Cake

293 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 40 min
Ready In: 50 min

“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!” - by MARIASUE

Directions

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.
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.
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.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (12 total)

Calories
382 cal
19%

Fat
17.4 g
27%

Carbs
52.3 g
17%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (293)

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684

Karin

May. 15, 2009

"I am rating this recipe 5 stars after I have made a change or two. I bake this for weddings every weekend and have never had a complaint, only rave reviews so I guess this recipe speaks for itself. ..." See moreSubstitute the baking soda with baking powder and add an additional quarter cup of milk......Best ever!"

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OCENE525

May. 11, 2005

"I made soe changes after reading reviews and cake came out moist and chocolatey. I used 1 cup milk and 1/2 cup boiling water. I used two squares hereshy unsw chocolate and 3tbs cocoa dissolved in in..." See more the water. I added 1 tsp baking powder. With adjustments a great chocolate cake."

181

ME ME57

Jan. 29, 2004

"I'm with Tianne on this one. We did not like this cake at all. It was very bland and not sweet or chocolatey at all. It raised very nicely and had a good texture, but that's about all I could say ab..." See moreout it. I poked holes all over it and melted some frosting and poured it over it to add some sweetness. I then put a ton of frosting over that. I really expected a great cake with the ratings. I was very disappointed."

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