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Our Favorite Chocolate Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Jeannette Gartner PHOTO BY: neimat

"This is the cake my family always traditionally took on picnics and any other family get-together. Cream may be substituted for the milk for a richer cake."
Original recipe yield 1 - 13x9 inch cake pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 8 tablespoons shortening
  • 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 5 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 13x9 inch cake pan.
  2. Cream together the shortening and the white sugar. Add the melted chocolate and eggs, mix well.
  3. Sift the flour with baking soda and salt. Add alternately with 1 cup milk to shortening mixture. Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick stuck into the center of the cake comes out clean. Once cool frost with Coffee Frosting.
  5. To Make Frosting: Mix together instant or leftover coffee, 1/4 cup milk or cream, cocoa powder, butter, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and confectioners' sugar until of spreading consistency.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2007 by VICTORIAJ
I made the cake part only, not the frosting. I had to add another ounce of chocolate because... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2006 by neimat
this cake has a very rich choclate flavour and a very moist texture that melts in the mouth. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2007 by Rachel
wow. this cake is so good. i added a little maple flavoring and some sweetened dark chocolate.... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Our Favorite Chocolate Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 14

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 437

  • Total Fat: 16g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg
  • Sodium: 245mg
  • Total Carbs: 72.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.5g
  • Protein: 4g

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