1920's Recipe for Chocolate Cake
Learn how to make a classic 1920's recipe for chocolate cake with simple ingredients and expert tips. Recreate this nostalgic recipe easily at home!
Ingredients
Cake:
- o 1 cup all-purpose flour
- o 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- o 2 cups granulated sugar
- o 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- o 2 large eggs
- o 1 cup evaporated milk
- o 1 tsp vanilla extract
- o 1 cup boiling water
- o 1 tsp baking soda
- o 1/2 tsp salt
Frosting:
- o 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- o 1 cup powdered sugar
- o 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- o 2 tbsp milk or plant-based milk
- o 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cake Pans
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour your cake pans, or line with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix the Cake Batter
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and the evaporated milk, alternating between the two, until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Carefully fold in the boiling water, mixing until well combined (the batter will be thin).
Step 3: Bake the Cake
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Step 4: Prepare the Frosting
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until smooth.
- Add milk and vanilla, whisking until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.
Step 5: Frost the Cake
- Once the cakes have cooled completely, spread a layer of frosting over the top of one cake.
- Place the second cake on top and frost the entire cake evenly.
Step 6: Decorate
- For a vintage touch, garnish with fresh flowers, edible gold leaf, or geometric patterns using extra frosting or chocolate shavings.
Notes
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Sugar: 28g
- Protein: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sodium: 125mg