Aunt Mary's Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Aunt Mary's Chocolate Cake

By: Jennifer 
"Tried and true--best chocolate cake ever! Frost with Best Buttercream Frosting when cool. Even better the second day."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (71)

What to Drink?
Wine Port
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Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9x13-inch cake
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 cup sour milk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch pan. In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate, margarine and water until melted. Stir occasionally until chocolate is smooth. Allow to cool to room temperature.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, salt and soda. Pour in milk and eggs. Mix the cooled chocolate mixture into the batter. Pour into prepared pan.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Frost with Best Buttercream Frosting.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 156 | Total Fat: 5.5g | Cholesterol: 18mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2008 by frugalistic   view full review
This chocolate cake is the first chocolate cake I have ever made from scratch. I will NEVER...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2004 by AmyMcAyotte   view full review
Thhis chocolate cake is excellent. Moist, chocolatey, delicious! I'll never use a box again!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2008 by nico   view full review
i loved this cake. it was super-easy and came out so moist and yummy. why do people even use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2002 by BECKERHJ   view full review
Too much sugar, 1 1/2 cups makes the cake to candy tasting.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2008 by mere3535   view full review
This was a big hit, used 1.5 cups of sugar, and used regular milk, not soured, came out great....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2003 by MRSBONA   view full review
I have made this cake several times, it is fantastic, nice and moist.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2008 by BEAUTSBELLE   view full review
Aunt Mary has come up with an AMAZING chocolate cake! Very moist! Turned out fantastic and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2006 by Erimess Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I thought this was OK but didn't think there was anything special or exciting about it. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2004 by TGSE   view full review
This is now my resident chocolate cake. Very easy to make and everyone loves it. The hardest...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2003 by Habeas Corpulent   view full review
Easily the best and easiest "from-scratch" chocolate cake that I've ever made! Have given...

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