CHOCOLATETOWN SPECIAL CAKE (CHOCOLATE CAKE)

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Very rich because of the addition of buttermilk. I like to use Recipe #261024 for the icing. Or Recipe #95416 if I need to decorate the cake.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 cup boiling water
2/3 cup shortening
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
2 1/4 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups buttermilk

Steps:

  • In small bowl combine cocoa and boiling water, set aside. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease and flour 2 9-inch round pans. (Don't use 8-inch pans or they will overflow!).
  • Cream shortening, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, beat well.
  • Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add alternately with buttermilk to creamed mixture. Blend in cocoa mixture. Pour into prepared pans.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until they test done. Cool and frost with a icing of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.1, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 36.3, Sodium 295.9, Carbohydrate 50.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 30.7, Protein 5.1

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