Grandma’s Chocolate Oil Cake

Rich, moist, and deeply chocolatey, this classic cake is pure nostalgia in every bite. Made the old-fashioned way—with oil for unbeatable moisture and a splash of strong coffee to deepen the cocoa flavor — it’s the kind of recipe that never goes out of style.

Cake Ingredients

2 cups of flour

2 cups of sugar

3/4 cup powdered baker’s cocoa

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 eggs

1 cup of milk

1 cup of vegetable oil (do not use substitute!)

1 cup of strong black coffee

Icing Ingredients

1 cup of confectioners’ sugar

1 Stick of Butter (softened)

1 teaspoon of Vanilla

Milk to Moisten

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.

2. Mix dry ingredients until well blended.

3. Add moist ingredients and mix well.

4. Pour into a 13X9X2 greased and floured pan.

5. Bake at 350 for 30-45 minutes, or until center is done.

6. Combine icing ingredients, adding milk to moisten, if needed.

7. Once the cake is baked and cooled thoroughly, ice the cake and serve!

8. Enjoy

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