MOM'S CHOCOLATE CAKE (8X8 PAN)

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My Mom used to make this for us when I was little, usually with powdered sugar on top instead of frosting. It can easily be doubled into a layer cake or 9 x 13. I prefer chocolate cakes from scratch using cocoa..they just seem to taste better! Enjoy!

Provided by Lisa Foote

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 c flour, sifted
1/2 c shortening or butter
2 eggs
1 c sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 c cocoa, unsweetened
1/2 c sour cream or greek yogurt
1/2 c boiling water
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
powdered sugar to sprinkle on cake

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Boil water for 1/2 cup in recipe. Lightly grease 8x8 pan
  • 2. Cream sugar, eggs, shortening (or butter) and vanilla.
  • 3. In separate bowl sift together all dry ingredients. Alternate mixing wet and dry ingredients. Add boing water last, mix until smooth.
  • 4. Pour into greased pan, bake for 25-30 minutes, check at 25 minutes with toothpick to see if the cake is done. Cool completely and sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.

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