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
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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