This was one of the favorite cakes in our family from many years ago. I don't know how it got this name or where my mother got the recipe. I just know that it is delicious!
Provided by Gwanny Hill
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease and flour.
- 2 9-inch cake pans.
- Cream butter and sugar.
- Add beaten egg yolks and melted chocolate to mixture.
- Dissolve baking soda and salt in buttermilk; add alternately with flour to the egg mixture.
- Fold in beaten egg whites and pour into prepared pans.
- Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes.
- Frost when cooled.
- For frosting: Combine butter, milk, sugar and vanilla in saucepan.
- Place over low heat and bring to boiling point.
- Reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent scorching and sticking.
- Cool before spreading on sides and top of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 866.9, Fat 43.8, SaturatedFat 27, Cholesterol 169.3, Sodium 521.1, Carbohydrate 114.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 81.5, Protein 9.4
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