Victory Chocolate Cake

Victory Chocolate Cake

The Sweet Enough Chocolate Cake

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 20m
Cook Time: 40m
Total Time: 1h
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

178
Calories
7.4g
Fat
27.7g
Carbohydrates
2.2g
Protein
23mg
Cholesterol
232mg
Sodium
Victory Chocolate Cake

Recipe Description

I love to bake birthday cakes for my friends on their birthdays and this Victory Chocolate Cake is always the request. Low on sugar with the added treat of coffee makes it the perfect choice for all my mom friends!

Dating back to the Second World War, when there was a sugar shortage, this recipe was designed to make a sweet enough chocolate cake, regardless. My favorite chocolate syrup glaze to complement the taste of dark corn syrup and coffee.

To make Victory Chocolate Cake, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Victory Chocolate Cake

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven

    4 min

    Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C).

  2. 2

    Prepare the pan

    1 min
    Step 2 - Victory Chocolate Cake

    Lightly grease baking dish.

  3. 3

    Combine the dry ingredients

    2 min
    Step 3 - Victory Chocolate Cake

    In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Separate the eggs

    2 min
    Step 4 - Victory Chocolate Cake

    In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites, until stiff and peaks form.

  5. 5

    Mix shortening and sugar

    2 min
    Step 5 - Victory Chocolate Cake

    In a mixing bowl, using an electric mixer at medium speed, cream together the sugar and shortening until light and fluffy.

  6. 6

    Add corn syrup and egg yolks

    1 min
    Step 6 - Victory Chocolate Cake

    Blend in the corn syrup and the egg yolks.

  7. 7

    Add the vanilla

    1 min
    Step 7 - Victory Chocolate Cake

    Beat in the vanilla extract.

  8. 8

    Add the dry ingredients and the coffee

    2 min
    Step 8 - Victory Chocolate CakeStep 8 - Victory Chocolate Cake

    Alternating between the dry ingredient mix and the coffee, combine into the creamed mixture.

  9. 9

    Add the egg whites

    2 min
    Step 9 - Victory Chocolate Cake

    Gently fold in the eggs whites.

  10. 10

    Bake

    40 min
    Step 10 - Victory Chocolate CakeStep 10 - Victory Chocolate Cake

    Pour the batter into the greased baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 mins or until cake is done. To test if it’s baked, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If cooked, it should come out clean.

  11. 11

    Cool and Frost

    3 min
    Step 11 - Victory Chocolate Cake

    Cool in the baking dish on a rack and frost as desired.

About the author

Dasha Vakulova

Dasha is an enthusiastic and cheerful mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Dasha is going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

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5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Fiona
January 2, 2025
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I baked this Victory Chocolate Cake for my friend's birthday. Everyone loved the chocolate and coffee combo. It was a hit at the party.

Debbie Thompson
October 12, 2024
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Superb chocolate delight!

Daisy
September 15, 2024
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Amazing! I baked this for my son's party and it was devoured instantly!

Athina
April 24, 2019
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