Ingredients for Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake
- Flour
- Baking Soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Boiling Water
- Wesson Oil
- White Sugar
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (plus 1 teaspoon for icing)
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted margarine
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 cups powdered sugar
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How to Make Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 2 cups granulated sugar, and ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- In a small bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in 1 cup boiling water. Slowly pour into the batter and fold until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
- **For the Icing:** In a medium saucepan, combine ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted margarine, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 cup whole milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in 4 cups powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Spread icing over the cooled cake. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
12 g
Sugar
215g
Fat
13g
Carbs
23g
