SECRET CHOCOLATE CAKE

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Very easy sheet cake. The buttermilk really adds a nice twang! This recipe came from a local community cookbook called the "Olive Chapel Community Cookbook". I believe it came out early 1970s. Posted by Mrs. Nora Mills.

Provided by Dkaye

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 1 sheet cake, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups self-rising flour
1 3/4 cups sugar
10 tablespoons cocoa
1 cup water
1/2 cup Crisco
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup butter
2 eggs
2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Mix 1 cup water, 5 tablespoons cocoa, 1 stick butter, 1/2 cup crisco boil 1 minute.
  • Sift 2 cups self-rising flour, 1 3/4 cups sugar. Pour chocolate sauce into flour mixture. Add 2 eggs, 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1/2 teaspoon soda and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat well. Pour into greased 9X13 inch pan. Bake @ 350 for 30 minutes.
  • Icing:.
  • 1 stick butter.
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk.
  • 5 tablespoons cocoa.
  • Boil 1 minute and add 1 box confectioner sugar and chopped nuts. Spread onto hot cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 864.2, Fat 47.4, SaturatedFat 20.8, Cholesterol 115.1, Sodium 805.6, Carbohydrate 106.5, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 75.8, Protein 10.2

Abu Saed
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


Zohaib Aftidi
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a keeper!


Ed Patrichi
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This cake is perfect for chocolate lovers. It's so rich and decadent.


Lucy Jane
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was so moist and chocolatey.


Zamu Saed
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious!


Harold Holz
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I love this cake! It's so rich and decadent.


Carlo valvo
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, anniversaries, and even just because.


Foxy The1st
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I've tried many chocolate cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so moist and flavorful.


chkhikvadze. anastasi
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mahnoor bukhari
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I was so excited to try this recipe, but it turned out to be a disaster. The cake was dry and crumbly.


Roxana Alvardo
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This cake is amazing! I've made it several times and it always turns out great.


Camden Harper
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly.


Tim Leahy
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This cake was absolutely delicious! It was moist, chocolatey, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


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