BUTTERMILK COCOA CAKE

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Yum! Another delicious,tender, moist cake..somewhat on the lines of a sheet cake yet thicker..hope you try it..mine didn't stand a chance..lol! The picture to the left was all that was left 20 minutes after pulled from the oven, they wouldn't give it time to cool..think it might be good?..lol! My clan loves it. Enjoy! My...

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Chocolate

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 c baking cocoa
1 c water
1/2 c butter, cubed
2 c all-purpose flour
2 c sugar
1 tsp baking soda
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 c vegetable oil
1/2 c buttermilk
BUTTERMILK FROSTING
1/4 c baking cocoa
1/2 c butter, cubed
1/2 c buttermilk
3-3/4 c confectioners' sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

  • 1. In a large saucepan, combine the cocoa and water until smooth; add butter. Bring just to a boil. Remove from the heat.
  • 2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and baking soda; add cocoa mixture.
  • 3. Combine eggs, oil and buttermilk; add to cocoa mixture and beat until smooth.
  • 4. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • 5. In a large saucepan, bring the cocoa, butter and buttermilk to a boil. Remove from the heat. Whisk in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread over the warm cake. Sprinkle with pecans if desired. Cool on a wire rack.
  • 6. Delicious!

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