Ho-Ho Cake(Deep Dark Chocolate Ho-Ho Cake)
A home-kitchen version of ho-ho cake(deep dark chocolate ho-ho cake), written step by step so it's easy to follow that's worth the oven time.
Ingredients
- 2 c. flour
- 3/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 6 oz. butter (room temperature)
- 2 c. granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 c. water
- 3/4 c. milk
Method
Heat oven to 350°.
Butter and flour cake pan(s).
Use 2 (9-inch) pans or a tube pan or a sheet pan.
Combine dry ingredients and set aside.
With an electric mixer set at medium-low speed, beat butter and the granulated sugar until fluffy and light in color, about 5 minutes.
Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add vanilla.
Reduce speed and beat in flour mixture in thirds, alternating with the milk and water, until just mixed.
Pour into prepared pan(s). Bake until a toothpick stuck into the center comes out clean (30 to 35 minutes for two 9-inch pans).
Cool in pan(s) 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely.
