NEVER FAIL CHOCOLATE CAKE

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This cake is from the 40 and 50's My mother-in-law, Ruth Hinz, taught me to make this when I was newly married. It is so moist and dense--yummmy!

Provided by Evalyn Hinz

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 1 2layer cake or sheet cake

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 egg
1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup sour milk (you can sour sweet milk by adding 1 tsp. vinegar)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup boiling water

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients in a bowl (don't mix till last item has been added).
  • Pour into greased cake pan (can be made layer or sheet cake).
  • Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
  • When cooled spread with your favorite frosting.

Rene Gutierrez
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This is the perfect chocolate cake for any occasion. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Om Jihad
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This cake is so rich and chocolatey. I love the way the frosting melts in my mouth.


MD Jahan
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out as well as the picture. It was still good, but it wasn't as moist as I expected.


Sheki 380
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This is a great recipe for a classic chocolate cake. It's easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Aubrei Kendrix
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I've tried many chocolate cake recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. It's so moist and flavorful.


Mariah Bauman
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This cake is amazing! I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it.


Brandon Hughes
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The cake was dry and the frosting was too runny.


Sk parvgz
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


Mary Donkor
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I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I was really impressed with how well it turned out.


suzyloo21
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This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had! It's so rich and decadent, and the frosting is to die for.


Linkon Saha
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Om Bhandari
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This cake is incredibly moist and chocolatey. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


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