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Buttermilk Cocoa Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Gaylene Anderson

"Moist and tender with a delightful frosting, this cake is one I've made time and again after finding the recipe in an old community cookbook. It's perfect for a family dinner, picnic or potluck."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 7 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  1 Hr

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1/4 cup baking cocoa
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • BUTTERMILK FROSTING:
  • 1/4 cup baking cocoa
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 3 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the cocoa and water until smooth; add butter. Bring just to a boil. Remove from the heat. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar and baking soda; add cocoa mixture. Combine eggs, oil and buttermilk; add to cocoa mixture and beat until smooth. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  2. In a large saucepan, bring the cocoa, butter and buttermilk to a boil. Remove from the heat. Whisk in confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Spread over the warm cake. Sprinkle with pecans if desired. Cool on a wire rack.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2007 by Ms. Baker
I'm afraid this is worth only 2 stars. It is more sweet than chocolaty, and the frosting was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2008 by wakipan
Wow! I don't like cake very well--I'll say it right off--but I had too much buttermilk and was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2008 by Sildania
It's not that great, the icing was so runny and too sweet. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2007 by Kristy
This recipe is one of my favorites! I love it and it is great hot or cold. We have been making... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2007 by MissChris28
This cake was sooo awesome! It was a big hit with my roommates & classmates. I will def make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2007 by Jodee
This recipe rocks! My husband and I couldn't stop eating it and all the while he kept saying... MORE


 
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