CHOCOLATE SHEATH CAKE

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This is Moms recipe. I have eaten this since I was a child. I love it especially with a great big ol glass of ice cold milk!

Provided by Chuck Massey

Categories     Chocolate

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 c sugar
2 stick butter
2 c flour
4 Tbsp cocoa powder
1C c water
1/2 c buttermilk
2 eggs - slightly beaten
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
icing:
1 stick butter
4 Tbsp cocoa powder
4 Tbsp buttermilk
1 box powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 c chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Sift sugar and flour together. In a sauce pan, mix the butter, cocoa and water bringing to a rapid boil. Pour over flour and sugar mixture and stir until well mixed. Add buttermilk, eggs, baking soda cinnamon and vanilla. Mix well and pour into a greased pan that's at least 1/4" and bake at 400* in preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  • 2. Begin making about 5 minutes before the cake is done.
  • 3. Melt butter, cocoa and buttermilk together and bring to a rapid boil. Remove from heat and add 1 box of powdered sugar, vanilla and pecans. Beat well with spoon and spread on the cake while it's hot.

Genievive Rheeder
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This cake is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again.


Elploysol Gwadanga
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect chocolate cake.


Sanneth Kenohe
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This cake is so delicious, it's hard to believe it's gluten-free.


lacy durrance
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I love that this cake can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for when you're short on time.


Dennis Batts
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This cake is so easy to make, it's perfect for a weeknight dessert.


Kate Pole
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The cake is moist and fluffy, and the ganache is rich and creamy. What more could you ask for?


Askedforit
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This cake is definitely a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for several parties and it's always a hit.


Malcolm Malcolm
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I love the way the ganache drips down the sides of the cake. It makes it look so elegant.


Jennelyn Balcon
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This cake is so rich and decadent, it's perfect for a special occasion. The ganache is the perfect finishing touch.


simbarashe Recreater
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe for a special occasion or just a weekend treat.


Baran
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This cake was very easy to make and it turned out great! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the ganache was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cake.


Aminu Abdullazeez
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and chocolatey, and the ganache was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Christi Jones
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the ganache was rich and creamy. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cake.


Celinedoris dandy
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was moist and fluffy, and the ganache was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


LEGEND KING
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! The cake was moist and the ganache was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Hein de Wit
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I made this cake for my boyfriend's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the ganache was rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Nawel crespo
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. It was so moist and chocolatey. The ganache was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


AFTAB DjDj
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I've tried many chocolate cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cake is dense and moist, with a rich chocolate flavor. The ganache is also amazing - it's so smooth and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Gilbert Hoefler
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This chocolate sheath cake was a delight to make and even better to eat! The recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out perfectly moist and fluffy. The chocolate ganache was the perfect finishing touch, adding a rich and decadent flavor. I wil


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