MOM'S CHOCOLATE CAKE
Over the years, Mother has become known for wonderful homemade desserts like this old-fashioned chocolate cake. It was difficult, but my brothers and I always managed to save room for dessert. -Linda McGinty, Parma, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 12-15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a small bowl, stir chocolate in boiling water until melted; cool for 10 minutes. , In a bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Beat in egg yolks and chocolate mixture. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Gradually beat in water, nuts and vanilla. , In a small bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into batter. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack., In a bowl, cream butter. Combine sugar and cocoa; gradually add to butter with vanilla, salt and enough milk to achieve desired spreading consistency. Frost cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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verano Karto
[email protected]Overall, this is a great chocolate cake recipe. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a new chocolate cake recipe.
Toaiva Siogase
[email protected]This cake is amazing! It's the perfect balance of chocolate and sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.
Malak Malak
[email protected]This cake is a little too dense for my taste, but the flavor is good. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
ORATILE MASHILE
[email protected]I wasn't sure how this cake would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's moist and chocolatey, and the frosting is the perfect amount of sweetness.
James Blessing
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, and it tastes amazing! I'm definitely going to be making it again.
YOUSEF MAQBOUL
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had. He's a big fan of chocolate cake, so that's saying something!
Henze_orbit7
[email protected]This chocolate cake is divine! The texture is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Drayton Elder
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Luka Goderdzishvili
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good. I think next time I'll use less sugar in the frosting.
Md shumon Khan
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.
Sanjay Rajbansi
[email protected]I made this cake for my son's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Frederick Nwinia
[email protected]This chocolate cake is the best! It's so moist and rich, and the frosting is to die for. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit.