20 MINUTE CHOCOLATE CAKE

20 minute chocolate cake image

Provided by AMBER MILLER

Categories Cakes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 c sifted flour,
2 c granulated sugar
1 stick margarine
1/2 c shortening
4 Tbsp cocoa, unsweetened powder
1 c water
1/2 c milk, sour
1 tsp baking soda
2 eggs
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 stick margarine
4 Tbsp cocoa, unsweetened powder
4-6 Tbsp milk, whole
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c chopped nuts of choice (pecans or walnuts)
1 lb powder sugar

Steps:

1. Sift 2 cups flour into a bowl with 2 cups of sugar.
2. Mix in a sauce pan 1 stick margarine, 1/2 cup shortening, 4 Tablespoons cocoa unsweetened powder,1 cup water.dry ingredients.
3. Bring to a boil then pour over dry ingredients. Mix well then add: 1/2 cup sour milk, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla.
4. Mix well then pour over well buttered , floured large sheet cake pan 1 inch deep. Bake 20 minutes at 400 degree's. I sometimes use powdered unsweetened cocoa instead of flour to coat the pan.
5. Icing: Bring just to a boil, 1 stick margarine, 4 Tablespoons cocoa unsweetened powder, 4-6 Tablespoons milk, 1 pound powder sugar, then add 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 cup chopped nuts of choice-optional. Beat until smooth with a spoon. Ice cake while hot. Let sit over night.