OLD-FASHIONED CHOCOLATE CAKE

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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in mashed potatoes and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Pour into a greased and floured 9-in. square baking pan; sprinkle with walnuts. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool completely. Dust with confectioner's sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Bakir ali
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I will definitely be making this cake again.


Florence George
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This cake is so moist and flavorful.


Xander Delight
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I made this cake for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes.


Hasna Begum
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This cake is delicious and it's perfect for any occasion.


vilkku 00
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I've tried several different chocolate cake recipes and this one is by far the best.


Chandra Kc
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Faith Njoroge
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.


Edward Mullin
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it.


Andreous Money
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a really easy recipe to follow and the cake is always moist and flavorful.


Enerel Sisoo
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This cake was so delicious and moist! I made it for my family and they loved it. The frosting was the perfect sweetness and the cake was so fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.