Cocoa Cake

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About this recipe

In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of a homemade cocoa cake with this delightful recipe. Perfect for chocolate lovers, this cake is moist, fluffy, and filled with a deep cocoa aroma. The combination of premium cocoa powder and a touch of sweetness creates a truly irresistible treat. Whether it's for a special occasion or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth, this cocoa cake recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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Cocoa cake recipe details

Cocoa cake recipe, recipe Rating: 4.4
Number of votes:96

A delicious chocolate cake recipe from my wife’s family. Great with chocolate frosting or whipped cream and berries.
Ready in: 55 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 16

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup cocoa
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup soft margarine
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 2 eggs, separated
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup sour milk (add 1 teaspoon lemon juice to milk)
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

Preparation method

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 40 mins

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan. Dissolve baking soda and cocoa in boiling water and let stand.
2. Cream margarine and brown sugar. Add beaten egg yolks. Add cocoa mixture and vanilla.
3. Add milk and flour alternately (start and end with flour). Add remaining dry ingredients.
4. Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold in beaten egg whites. Pour batter into prepared pan.
5. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted near the center of the cake comes out clean, about 40 minutes.