Fudge Cake Johnny Cash's Mother's Recipe Recipe

A taste of history! This decadent fudge cake recipe comes straight from the cookbook "Favorite Recipes from Mama Cash's Kitchen." A family heirloom passed down through generations, this recipe was shared with us by a relative of the Man in Black himself, Johnny Cash. Get ready to bake a slice of Americana—rich, moist, and intensely chocolatey, this cake is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any day you crave a truly unforgettable dessert!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Calories 3626.5 kcal

Protein 93g

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Ingredients for Fudge Cake Johnny Cash's Mother's Recipe

1 cup (2 sticks) margarine
1 cup water
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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How to Make Fudge Cake Johnny Cash's Mother's Recipe

In a medium saucepan, melt together 1 cup (2 sticks) margarine, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup shortening, and 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and let the chocolate mixture cool completely.
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon baking soda.
Once the chocolate mixture is cool, add 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 cup buttermilk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
Pour batter into a greased and floured 9x13 inch baking pan.
Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

64 g

Sugar

1631g

Fat

157g

Carbs

203g

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How long does it take to make Fudge Cake Johnny Cash's Mother's Recipe?

Fudge Cake Johnny Cash's Mother's Recipe takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Fudge Cake Johnny Cash's Mother's Recipe?

Fudge Cake Johnny Cash's Mother's Recipe has approximately 3626.5 calories per serving, with about 93 g protein, 203 g carbohydrates and 182 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Fudge Cake Johnny Cash's Mother's Recipe?

The key ingredients for Fudge Cake Johnny Cash's Mother's Recipe are Margarine, Water, Shortening, Cocoa, Flour, Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.