Ingredients for Nita's Chocolate Cake
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 (16 ounce) box powdered sugar
- 6 tablespoons milk
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How to Make Nita's Chocolate Cake
- In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, 1 cup water, and 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder to a rolling boil over medium heat.
- Remove from heat and immediately stir in 2 cups granulated sugar, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 4 large eggs, 1 cup buttermilk, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Mix until smooth.
- Stir constantly until the batter is well combined and smooth.
- Pour batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- **Icing Instructions:**
- In a separate bowl, blend together all icing ingredients (see ingredient list for quantities) until smooth and creamy.
- While the cake is still hot from the oven, poke holes all over the top using a fork or toothpick.
- Immediately pour the prepared icing evenly over the hot cake, allowing it to soak in.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
10 g
Sugar
284g
Fat
56g
Carbs
29g
