Barb's Chocolate Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Barb Anderson PHOTO BY: Java_Girl

"This is a delicious cake, great for birthdays. I have always been asked for the recipe whenever I serve this cake. Enjoy!"

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Original recipe yield: 1 - 8 inch round, double layer cake

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INGREDIENTS

2 eggs
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup boiling water
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon strong brewed coffee

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DIRECTIONS

In a large mixing bowl, add the following ingredients one at a time, beating well after each addition: eggs, white sugar, 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, oil, 1/2 cup cocoa, buttermilk and vanilla. (Instead of buttermilk you can use 3 tablespoons softened butter or margarine, 1/2 cup milk and 1 tablespoon vinegar.)
Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; add to the sugar and egg mixture. Blend well. Fold in the boiling water.
Place batter in two greased and floured 8 inch round cake pans. Sprinkle 1/2 cup chocolate chips over each pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes. Cool.
To Make the Icing: Begin by beating together 1/2 cup butter or margarine, confectioners' sugar and 2/3 cup cocoa; add 1 teaspoon vanilla, milk and coffee. Beat until very smooth. Add more confectioners' sugar until you obtain the consistency you want. Spread on cake.

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Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2003 by FRANSILLY

This is a chocolate delight! I made it for a friend's birthday, and it was devoured-not a crumb for her to take home. I doubled the frosting and added choc. sprinkles for even more chocolate if it's possible. Not too sweet-just the way I like it!! My hat's off to Barb.

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Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2007 by Sarah R.

I made this cake for my daughter 9th bday and it was a great hit. A real old fashioned chocolate cake with great coco flavor. I used my favorite frosting recipe but changed nothing else. Next time, and there will be a next time, I would consider using mini chocolate chips or just chopping up block chocolate as the chips were a bit chunky and made the cake rise a bit unevenly. Take care not to over bake - I let it cook a few minutes over and next time will have it out a bit earlier. All around a winner. A great recipe to have - Thanks barb for sharing

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Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2002 by KIRREBTHORSIG

I cook professionally and was curious about this cake. The ingredients are complimentary, yet the finished product has an off flavor. I tried this cake on multiple occasions just in case there was something wrong with the ingredients, but the flavor presisted.

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