Amazing Solan Family Chocolate Cake (Aka 3-Hole Cake)
🕒 Cook Time: 40 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 55 minutes
🥧 Recipe Category: Dessert
📝 Description: This Swedish-inspired chocolate cake is a beloved recipe passed down from a college friend. It’s known for its moist, dense texture and surprising secret ingredient—vinegar! It’s dairy-free, egg-free, and can be made lower in fat by substituting some oil with applesauce.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 373
- Fat: 14.3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 406.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 58.9g
- Fiber: 1.7g
- Sugar: 33.5g
- Protein: 3.8g
Ingredients:
- 3 cups flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup cold water
- 3/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 cup instant coffee (for glaze)
- 1/2 cup milk (for glaze)
Instructions:
For the Cake:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a bundt cake pan thoroughly.
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Mix all the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking soda, salt) together in a large bowl.
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In another bowl, combine the wet ingredients (cold water, white vinegar, vanilla extract).
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Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring continuously until well combined.
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Pour the batter into the well-greased bundt cake pan. Smooth out the top with a spatula.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
For the Glaze:
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Mix the powdered sugar and instant coffee in a bowl.
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Dissolve the instant coffee in 1 tablespoon of milk, then add vanilla extract.
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Whisk the coffee-milk mixture into the dry ingredients until smooth. If needed, add an additional 1/2 tablespoon of milk to achieve the desired consistency.
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Use the glaze immediately. Pour it over the cake while it’s still warm; it will harden quickly.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve slices of the Amazing Solan Family Chocolate Cake with fresh whipped cream and strawberries for a classic pairing.
- Alternatively, drizzle warm caramel or Kahlua over the cake for an indulgent twist.
- For a richer flavor, glaze the cake with mocha glaze or a combination of these suggestions.
This cake is perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to special celebrations. Its unique texture and flavors will surely impress your family and guests alike!
