i need a simple chocolate cake recipe that i can add my own ideas too!!!
just the basic chocolate cake recipe...an easy one...i am a kitchens worst nightmare...(can't cook very well) but i want to make my Daddy a cakefor Christmas!
2007-12-06 12:59:30 · 12 answers · asked by .... 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
SIMPLE CHOCOLATE CAKE
3 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. cocoa
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. soda
Sift all these ingredients together in a 9 x 13 inch pan. Make 3 holes into dry ingredients. Into one hole pour 2 teaspoons vinegar; into another hole, 2 teaspoons vanilla; into another hole, pour in 2/3 cup salad oil. Do not stir together yet. Over all ingredients now pour 2 cups cold water then stir well with a spoon until smooth. Wipe off edges of pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes
2007-12-06 13:09:00 · answer #1 · answered by depp_lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The other members have given you very good recipes for your cake. Choose one and make it. What I want to give you is some advice because almost any recipe you choose will result in a cake. Good techniques combined with a good recipe will result in an excellent cake.
Remember baking is more science that art. So don't get creative until you understand the recipe and how is will turn out. Follow the directions exactly and don't make any substitutions.
Make sure that your oven is preheated to the correct temperature. It is always good if you have an oven thermometer to be sure.
Do not over mix your cake. Mix it just until the ingredients are combines and the batter has a smooth appearance. Beating it too much could cause it to to be dry and even crack.
I applaud you for wanting to make the cake from scratch rather than going out and buying a package mix. This way you know exactly what you are putting in your mouth and can be relatively certain the ingredients were produced in a Chinese chemical lab.
Also your daddy will appreciate your efforts.
Good luck and just e-mail me if you need any help.
2007-12-06 13:37:00 · answer #2 · answered by Susan D 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1/2 cup
1/2 cup
2 level Tbsp
pinch
1/4 cup
1/2 cup
1
a little Self-raising flour
Superfine Sugar
Cocoa
Salt
Melted butter
Milk
Egg
Vanilla
Oven Temp ~ 350° Baking Time ~ 35 - 40 Min.
Pan Type ~ 7 inch cake pan
Preheat Oven, Grease and flour pan.
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Place all ingredients into a mixing bowl in the above order. Beat well for 2 minutes. Pour into a prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven until cake test done, when using a toothpick.
It says it t is a 2 minute chocolate cake recipe!
2007-12-06 13:04:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chocolate Ugly Cake Mix Preparation and Variations
Ingredients
Chocolate Ugly Cake Mixâ¢
1/2 cup cold water
1 1/4 cups hot water
Directions
Combine contents of Packet 1 with cold water; stir until well blended. Spread batter into greased 8 x 8 baking pan. Sprinkle contents of Packet 2 over top of batter; carefully pour hot water over top. Do not stir. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. (Cake will be wet around the edges.) Let cool 10 minutes; serve warm spooned into dessert dishes. Makes about 9 servings.
Variations:
Spoon Raspberry Divine⢠Dessert Sauce or Creamy Caramel Sauce over warm Chocolate Ugly Cake.
Add pecans or walnuts to cake batter before baking.
http://tastefullysimple.com/web/dgoodacre
2007-12-06 13:07:05 · answer #4 · answered by mustang 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a pretty simple recipe for you. Your dad will love it. Just take your time and follow the directions....You will do just fine :)
Hershey's Dark Chocolate Cake
A recipe from the Sneaky Kitchen
2 cups sugar
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup Hershey's Cocoa or Special Dark Cocoa
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease & flour two 9" round pans or one 13"x9"x2" baking pan.
Stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda & salt in large bowl. Add eggs, milk, oil & vanilla; beat on medium speed by electric mixer 2 min. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour into prepared pans.
Bake 30 to 35 min. for round pans, 35 to 40 min. for rectangular, or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely. (Cake may be left in rectangular pan, if desired.)
2007-12-06 13:07:35 · answer #5 · answered by hillbilly_cupcake 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just looked at a couple good ones this afternoon on the Betty Crocker website. The one I thought looked best was the Red Devil's food with simpe vanilla buttercream frosting.
2007-12-06 13:06:13 · answer #6 · answered by Dottie R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quick,simple, easy,moist
use a standard box mix + one half cup of sour cream
2007-12-06 20:55:41 · answer #7 · answered by Super Star 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How about Duncan Heinz , seriously, it really good and you can add anything you want to it!
2007-12-06 13:08:01 · answer #8 · answered by Rain 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i like cake!
2007-12-06 13:01:59 · answer #9 · answered by i♥hollister 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go to food network.com
2007-12-06 13:01:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋