My sister-in-law gave me this recipe many years ago-one of us will often make it for family gatherings. The cake is moist and rich.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 12-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt shortening and chocolate at 50% power; stir until smooth. Add water; cool slightly. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the sugar, eggs, milk and vanilla; beat well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to batter and mix until smooth., Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Arrange marshmallows over the top; bake 5 minutes longer or until marshmallows are softened. Spread marshmallows evenly over top of cake. Cool on a wire rack., For icing, in a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Beat in the milk, vanilla and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (57g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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liam sankey
[email protected]This cake is a keeper! It's easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
Siavao Muliau
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good. The frosting was especially delicious.
presj taft
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's rich and decadent, but not too heavy.
ALIYAH Cotugno
[email protected]I was disappointed with this cake. The chocolate flavor was too strong and the frosting was too sweet.
Suraj Muktar
[email protected]This cake was surprisingly easy to make. The instructions were clear and concise, and the cake turned out perfectly.
Dria Escobar
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cake is moist and the frosting is creamy and delicious.
Abdullah Hh
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The cake is dense and chocolatey, and the frosting is light and fluffy.
Ethan Bassen
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out as good as the picture. The cake was dry and the frosting was too runny.
Mansoor Jan wafa
[email protected]This cake was so easy to make and it turned out beautifully. The frosting was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a great cake.
Randy Brink
[email protected]I made this cake for my son's birthday and he loved it! The cake was delicious and the frosting was perfect.
Akb Khan
[email protected]The cake turned out great! The chocolate cake was moist and the marshmallow frosting was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Workaholic Asm
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the rich chocolate flavor and the fluffy marshmallow frosting. It was easy to make and didn't take too long either.