Description
Cracker Barrel Chocolate Cake is the ultimate comfort dessert, delivering rich chocolate flavor and moist texture in every bite. Perfect for any occasion, this cake evokes sweet memories and warmth, making it a crowd favorite. Whether topped with fluffy frosting or enjoyed plain, each slice is a delightful treat that will leave everyone asking for more. Easy to bake, this cake is ideal for novice bakers and seasoned pros alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and hot water until mixed well.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients using an electric mixer on medium speed until just blended.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 343
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 32mg