How to Make a Chocolate Cake

Are you looking to make a delicious chocolate cake? There are so many variations, it might be difficult to choose a single recipe. Here's a simple one to get you started, along with several variations to suit the occasion.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 c. flour
• 1 c. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 3 tbsp. cocoa
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 c. water

Steps

1. Sift the dry ingredients together (flour, sugar, salt, baking soda and cocoa).
2. Stir in the liquid ingredients (vanilla, water).
3. Pour the mixture into an 8 inch greased and floured round pan.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 30 minutes.
5. Let the cake cool.
6. Frost as desired.