Best Moms Chocolate Intrigue Cake Recipes

MOM'S CHOCOLATE CAKE (8X8 PAN)

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My Mom used to make this for us when I was little, usually with powdered sugar on top instead of frosting. It can easily be doubled into a layer cake or 9 x 13. I prefer chocolate cakes from scratch using cocoa..they just seem to taste better! Enjoy!

Provided by Lisa Foote

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 1/4 c flour, sifted
1/2 c shortening or butter
2 eggs
1 c sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 c cocoa, unsweetened
1/2 c sour cream or greek yogurt
1/2 c boiling water
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
powdered sugar to sprinkle on cake

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Boil water for 1/2 cup in recipe. Lightly grease 8x8 pan
2. Cream sugar, eggs, shortening (or butter) and vanilla.
3. In separate bowl sift together all dry ingredients. Alternate mixing wet and dry ingredients. Add boing water last, mix until smooth.
4. Pour into greased pan, bake for 25-30 minutes, check at 25 minutes with toothpick to see if the cake is done. Cool completely and sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.

MY MOM'S CHOCOLATE CAKE

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A simple, old-fashioned chocolate cake. Great with a chocolate glaze.

Provided by SEBRING SOCKS

Categories Desserts Cakes Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

½ cup shortening
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
½ cup hot water

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 inch square pan.
In a large saucepan, melt together the shortening and cocoa. Remove from heat and stir in sugar and egg. Mix buttermilk with baking soda, salt and vanilla, then blend into chocolate mixture. Beat in flour. Stir in hot water. Pour into prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.7 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Cholesterol 21.8 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 307.3 mg, Sugar 23.7 g

MY MOM'S CHOCOLATE CAKE

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I can't believe I'm sharing this family recipe. It's the signature Jansen Family Recipe and no family gathering is complete without it. I'm submitting it for a request for recipes and ideas for a sleep-over/birthday party event. It's from my Mom, it's old, I have no idea where it came from. No need to drag out the mix-master for this, just a bowl and a pot is all you need.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 cup water
1/2 lb butter
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 lb butter
6 teaspoons milk
1 lb confectioners' sugar
chopped nuts (we like chopped pecans) (optional)

Steps:

Combine sugar and flour in a large bowl.
Boil 1/4 C cocoa, water, 1/2 lb butter in a medium sized sauce pan.
Pour chocolate mixture over flour and sugar mixture and stir well.
Add buttermilk, beaten eggs soda and vanilla.
Pour into a jelly roll pan (which is, roughly, 11x15 and 1 inch deep), bake at 400° for 20 minutes.
While cake is baking, make frosting.
Combine frosting ingredients, except for confectioners sugar, in the same sauce pan used for chocolate mixture above (saves washing dishes).
Boil, then add confectioners sugar.
Pour over hot cake, sprinkle with nuts, and let set for an hour or two.
Serve and watch the smiles and requests for the recipe.