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Chocolate Sheath Cake

Chocolate Sheath Cake prepared dish

This rich and moist chocolate sheath cake is perfect for any occasion. Topped with a luscious chocolate frosting, it offers a delightful balance of sweetness and cocoa flavor. Serve it at parties or as a special treat for family gatherings!

This recipe is american style, dessert, scaled for 8 servings, with 20 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 50 min · Serves: 8

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs.
  • Follow all 10 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
  • 1 cup butter (softened)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cups milk (for frosting)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
  4. Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth and well blended.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting by creaming the softened butter in a bowl.
  7. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until smooth.
  8. Add the milk to the frosting and beat until the desired consistency is reached.
  9. Once the cake has cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top.
  10. Slice and serve the chocolate sheath cake to enjoy!

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 370
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Carbohydrates: 53 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 32 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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