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Better Crocker Chocolate Cake
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5 from 2 votes

Betty Crocker Vintage Chocolate Cake Recipe

A Classic Chocolate Birthday Cake!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Cool1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time2 hours
Course: Dessert, Snack
Keyword: Birthday, Cake, Chocolate, dessert, From Scratch
Servings: 12 servings
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Mixer
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 2¼ cups flour
  • 1⅔ cups sugar
  • ⅔ cup cocoa powder
  • 1¼ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup butter
  • 1¼ cups water
  • Frosting

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°. Butter and flour 3 round 8-inch pans, 2 round 9-inch pans, or 9x13 pan.
  • Add all the ingredients to a large bowl. Mix on low for 30 seconds then scrap the bowl with a spatula to make sure all the ingredients are combined. Then beat on medium high speed for 3 minutes.
  • Bake for 30 minutes for 8 inch pans, 30-35 for 9 inch, and 40-45 minutes for 9x13. When a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely for 1 hour.
  • Frost and serve!