BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING

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Another adopted recipe. Made a few changes.

Provided by Ann Simmons

Categories     Chocolate

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 c margarine
1 c water
2 oz unsweetened chocolate
2 c all-purpose flour
2 c sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 c buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla extract
FROSTING INGREDIENTS
1/2 c margarine
1/4 c unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tbsp vanilla
1 lb powdered sugar
2 Tbsp milk

Steps:

  • 1. Cake Directions:
  • 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13-inch pan.
  • 3. In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate, margarine and water until melted. Stir occasionally until chocolate is smooth. Allow to cool to room temperature.
  • 4. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, salt and soda. Pour in milk and eggs. Mix the cooled chocolate mixture into the batter. Pour into prepared pan.
  • 5. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
  • 6. Frosting Directions:
  • 7. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in cocoa and vanilla.
  • 8. Place confectioners' sugar in a large bowl. Pour in cocoa mixture. Beat well (mixture will be extremely thick).
  • 9. Beat in milk, a teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.

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