GRANDMA'S CHOCOLATE CAKE

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This recipe is from my Grandma, who go it from her mother. I don't know the history before that. Everyone just loves this cake, and when I asked Grandma about it, she said she didn't think it was anything special, just made with ingredients they were likely to have on the farm. Note: to make sour milk, add 1T vinegar or lemon juice to sweet milk. I make this as a very tall 9 x 13, 3 small layers or a whole bunch of cupcakes.

Provided by Aimee88

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 16-24 pieces or cupcakes, 16-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
2 eggs
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour milk
1 cup warm water
3 cups flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F or 180°C.
  • Cream the shortening and sugar, by hand or with a mixer.
  • Add the cocoa and eggs. Mix well.
  • Mix in the baking soda, salt and vanilla.
  • Alternately blend in the liquid and the flour. You should have a smooth cake batter.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes in a 9 x 13 pan, less for layers or cupcakes.
  • Top with your favourite frosting or just enjoy with milk!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 28, Sodium 395.8, Carbohydrate 45.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 25.9, Protein 4.2

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