This is a recipe from a cookbook called 250 Classic Recipe. Makes a 1-9inch layered cake. Note: If you decide to make cupcakes, when cool and ready to serve, scoop out centers and fill with pecan toffee ice cream or another kind.
Provided by MNgirl
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Sift flour, spices, baking soda and salt together 3 times.
- Cream shortening with sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Add beaten eggs and chocolate and beat thoroughly.
- Add sifted dry ingredients and buttermilk alternately in small amounts, beating well after each addition.
- Add boiling water and blend. Pour into greased pans and bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.2, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 31.1, Sodium 150.6, Carbohydrate 58, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 36.4, Protein 4.9
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md din islam
d-md@gmail.comThis cake was amazing! The spices were perfect and the frosting was so creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Nick George
george.n@hotmail.comThis cake was a bit too dry for my taste, but the frosting was delicious. I think I'll try making it again with a different type of cake mix.
Abshir
abshir88@gmail.comI'm not a very experienced baker, but this cake turned out great! It was easy to follow the recipe and the cake came out perfectly.
Anthony Dickson
dicksonanthony@gmail.comI made this cake for my son's birthday and he was so excited! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
Rajshahir Hero
rajshahirhero@hotmail.comThis cake was a bit dense for my taste, but the flavor was still good. I think it would be better if it was made with a lighter type of flour.
Okechukwu Wise
wise@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good! The spices added a nice touch and the frosting was light and fluffy.
Rasaq Ibrahim
ibrahim-r@hotmail.comThis cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I just added a little less sugar next time.
Shak Rahat
s21@hotmail.comI made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Abdullahi Ali Adoow
aa@hotmail.frThis cake was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband really enjoyed it. I think it would be perfect for someone who loves spicy desserts.
ilyes idirene
idirene13@gmail.comI made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.
Sunshine Urbina
s.urbina@yahoo.comI've made this cake several times and it's always a hit! It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for. I highly recommend it.
Ove Cas
oc@hotmail.comThis cake was absolutely delicious! The spices added a wonderful depth of flavor, and the chocolate frosting was rich and creamy. I would definitely make this cake again.