Barb's Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Barb's Chocolate Cake

By: Barb Anderson  
"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
 

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

Directions

  1. 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.)
  2. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; add to the sugar and egg mixture. Blend well. Fold in the boiling water.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 650 | Total Fat: 41.4g | Cholesterol: 74mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2002 by KIRREBTHORSIG 
I cook professionally and was curious about this cake. The ingredients are complimentary, yet... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2008 by Java_Girl 
I'm chewing this as I type so I can be as honest as possible. It's cake, just plain chocolate... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2006 by Karen Pauline 
FABULOUS!!! I live up in the mountains of Montana, and I have a very difficult time with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2006 by SweetPea 
It turned out great, I read somme other reviews and those helped out. The cake was very moist... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2008 by magaloops 
My search for a chocolate cake for my friend's Birthday brought me to All Recipes. I made my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2003 by DONCELLA216 
This cake is fantastic! I do recomend making more frosting than called for, as there is not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2007 by Sweets are me 
I have made this for two birthday celebrations now ans both times it has got rave reviews!!... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2005 by jdbtmb 
I have been making this cake for 2 years now, the only change I made was adding 1 tsp cinnamin... MORE

 
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