MY MOM'S CHOCOLATE CAKE

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A simple, old-fashioned chocolate cake. Great with a chocolate glaze.

Provided by SEBRING SOCKS

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup shortening
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
½ cup hot water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 inch square pan.
  • In a large saucepan, melt together the shortening and cocoa. Remove from heat and stir in sugar and egg. Mix buttermilk with baking soda, salt and vanilla, then blend into chocolate mixture. Beat in flour. Stir in hot water. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.7 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Cholesterol 21.8 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 307.3 mg, Sugar 23.7 g

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