My Mom`s Chocolate Cake Recipe
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My Mom`s Chocolate Cake

By: SEBRING SOCKS  
"A simple, old-fashioned chocolate cake. Great with a chocolate glaze."

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 8 inch square pan
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup hot water

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 inch square pan.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 330 | Total Fat: 14.7g | Cholesterol: 28mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2006 by Alyssa 
I followed this recipe exactly, and it turned out to be delicious. Instead of making a cake,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2008 by Julie 
Excellent. This was easy to whip up and tastes great. I used 1/2 cup butter rather than... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2007 by Sharon Little 
Wonderful cake. Easy to make. Light, moist and airy (all important qualities in a cake). ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2007 by Stephanie Barnes 
I am not typically a negative person, but I can find nothing good to say about this cake. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2009 by naples34102 
Unlike the reviewer who described this as light and airy, I agree with Sumchelle that this is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2008 by zacksmom2 
I loved this recipe. I used unsalted butter instead of shortening. It was chocolatey and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2007 by ROBIN1250 
Really good, easy chocolate cake! I swapped a stick of unsalted butter for the shortening but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2005 by Merrique 
Very good cake and not difficult to make. Afterwards I topped with Paula's Whipped Cream... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2007 by Pam S. 
This was so good. My three year old wanted cake the other night and I didn't have a cake mix... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2007 by Jamie 
I don't have buttermilk so decided to just go ahead with fresh milk. It taste great even... MORE

 
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