Ingredients for Little Chocolate Cake With Frosting
- Unsweetened Chocolate
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 ¼ cups granulated sugar (1 ½ cups for cake, 1 cup for frosting)
- ½ cup vegetable shortening
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (1 teaspoon for cake, 1 teaspoon for frosting)
- Flour
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- 1 cup milk
- White Vinegar
- Light Corn Syrup
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
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How to Make Little Chocolate Cake With Frosting
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder with 1 cup boiling water. Stir until smooth and completely blended.
- Allow the chocolate mixture to cool slightly. Once cooled, add 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, ½ cup vegetable shortening, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
- Gradually add 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon baking powder to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup milk. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon white vinegar. Pour the batter into a greased 8x8 inch square baking pan.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
- For the frosting: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ¼ cup milk, and a pinch of salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil and cooks for 1 ½ minutes. Remove from heat.
- Immediately pour the mixture into a heatproof bowl set in an ice bath. Beat with an electric mixer for 1 minute.
- Add ½ cup unsalted butter, softened, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat for another 10 minutes, or until the frosting is light, fluffy, and reaches your desired consistency.
- Frost the completely cooled cake and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
28 g
Sugar
507g
Fat
92g
Carbs
54g