Chocolate Picnic Cake Recipe

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Rich, moist and chocolaty, this scrumptious cake is very versatile. It freezes well...and the chocolate chip topping makes it easy to pack in lunches and carry along to picnics. At home, we like it topped with vanilla ice cream.

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Chocolate Picnic Cake Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min.
  • Yield: 9 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
  • 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup cold water
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

  • In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool. In a large bowl, beat the egg, sugar, water and oil until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to egg mixture until blended. Stir in melted chocolate.
  • Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake at 350° for 32-38 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 9 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 335 calories, 16 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 24 mg cholesterol, 211 mg sodium, 48 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Chocolate Picnic Cake in Taste of Home August/September 2001, p35

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Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2010 by Ethylene

I have been making this recipe for several years. It is my husband's favorite chocolate cake. Frieda Hensley


Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2010 by Ghause

I just double the recipe. I reduce to 2-1/4 cup flour and add 1/4 cup cocoa powder for darker color. Pour into 9 in pan, sprinkle about 1-1/2 cup chocolate cip and bake about 40-45 minutes. Its come-out smooth and chocolaty. Become hits on my BBQ time.


Reviewed on Apr. 07, 2010 by Loiscooks

Good cake with nice chocolaty flavor. Easy to make, too. I also added coconut and chopped pecans to top along with chocolate chips. Will definitely make again.


Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2010 by Sprowl

Very quick, easy recipe. Great for packing in lunches. Best of all, it has big chocolate taste and is great for a smaller family.

 
 
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