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

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"A simple, old-fashioned chocolate cake. Great with a chocolate glaze."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

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 Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2006 by Alyssa   view full review
I followed this recipe exactly, and it turned out to be delicious. Instead of making a cake,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2009 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Unlike the reviewer who described this as light and airy, I agree with Sumchelle that this is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2008 by Julie   view full review
Excellent. This was easy to whip up and tastes great. I used 1/2 cup butter rather than...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2008 by zacksmom2   view full review
I loved this recipe. I used unsalted butter instead of shortening. It was chocolatey and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2007 by Sharon Little   view full review
Wonderful cake. Easy to make. Light, moist and airy (all important qualities in a cake). ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2007 by Stephanie Barnes   view full review
I am not typically a negative person, but I can find nothing good to say about this cake. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2005 by Merrique   view full review
Very good cake and not difficult to make. Afterwards I topped with Paula's Whipped Cream...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2011 by bandrs   view full review
I had to use canola oil instead of crisco but my cake turned out just fine. It rose nicely...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2010 by BOOKMARKER   view full review
This is the best DARK CHOCOLATE cake. It is.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2007 by ROBIN1250   view full review
Really good, easy chocolate cake! I swapped a stick of unsalted butter for the shortening but...

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