Super Moist Chocolate Cake

By sandycon

This chocolate cake recipe always generates a buzz at family functions and often prompts many requests for the recipe.

Note: If making a layer cake, please double the recipe. This also makes great cupcakes! Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• Frosting
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup butter, softened (or margarine)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/3 cup baking cocoa
• 3 -4 tablespoons milk

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:

1 Mix dry items ingredients in a bowl using a fork.

2 Combine wet ingredients in a separate bowl/container.

3 Combine dry and wet ingredients in a bowl mixing together with a fork.

4 Transfer mixture to greased cake pan or cupcake tins.

5 Bake at 350 degrees F for approximately 30 minutes. (Bake for approximately 15 minutes if making cupcakes).

6 Set aside to cool before frosting.

7 To begin the Chocolate Cocoa Frosting beat powdered sugar and butter until blended. (If using an electric mixer, use low speed).

8 Stir in vanilla and cocoa.

9 Gradually beat in just enough milk to make frosting smooth and spreadable. If frosting becomes too thin, add more powdered sugar.