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Special chocolate cake

45 min
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10 ingredients
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Special chocolate cake

Chocolate cake is one of the most popular and beloved desserts worldwide, and its history dates back to the discovery and use of cocoa, a product native to Mesoamerica. Ancient peoples like the Mayans and Aztecs already consumed a thick, bitter cocoa beverage, which over time evolved into the delicious cake we know today. In Latin America, although it is generally called "pastel de chocolate," there are also variations and regional names, such as "torta de chocolate" in Mexico, "queque de chocolate" in Chile, and "bizcocho de chocolate" in some Caribbean countries. This diversity reflects the rich culinary tradition of each country, where chocolate cake holds a special place in celebrations and family gatherings.

Its preparation varies slightly from place to place, but it is always based on simple ingredients that are combined to create that moist and spongy texture, along with an intense and sweet flavor that delights both children and adults alike.

How to prepare Chocolatetown special cake, chocolate cake

In a small bowl, combine the cocoa and boiling water, set aside.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans.

Cream the shortening, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs, beat well.

Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Add alternately with the buttermilk to the creamed mixture.

Incorporate the cocoa mixture.

Pour into the prepared pans.

Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Let cool and cover with a frosting of your choice.

Ingredients: Cocoa, Boiling water, Shortening, Sugar, Vanilla, Eggs, Flour, Baking soda, Salt, Buttermilk.

Special chocolate cake

Ingredients (10)

  • Cocoa
  • Boiling water
  • Shortening
  • Sugar
  • Vanilla
  • Eggs
  • Flour
  • Baking soda
  • Salt
  • Buttermilk

Instructions (11 steps)

  1. 1 In a small bowl, combine the cocoa and boiling water, set aside
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
  3. 3 Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans
  4. 4 Beat the shortening, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy
  5. 5 Add the eggs, beat well
  6. 6 Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt
  7. 7 Add alternately with the buttermilk to the creamed mixture
  8. 8 Incorporate the cocoa mixture
  9. 9 Pour into the prepared pans
  10. 10 Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean
  11. 11 Let cool and frost with a glaze of your choice

Nutritional Information

Calories: 331 kcal
Protein: 10%
Carbohydrates: 16%
Fat: 20%
Sugar: 122%
Sodium: 12%

Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.

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Desserts

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