VICTORY CHOCOLATE CAKE

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This recipe dates from World War II when sugar was in short supply and very precious.

Provided by Kate

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
¾ cup shortening
1 ½ cups dark corn syrup
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¾ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup white sugar
3 eggs
1 cup cold, brewed coffee

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x13 inch pan.
  • Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  • Separate eggs. Beat egg whites in a clean bowl until stiff peaks form.
  • Cream shortening and sugar in mixing bowl until light and fluffy using electric mixer at medium speed. Blend in the corn syrup and egg yolks. Beat in vanilla. Add dry ingredients alternately with coffee to creamed mixture. Gently fold in egg whites. Pour batter into greased 13x9 inch pan.
  • Bake in preheated 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven for 45 minutes or until cake is done. Cool in pan on rack and frost as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 232 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

Ruben Benjamin
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best chocolate cake I've ever had.


aylesh SA
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's the perfect cake for a special occasion.


Concern Daniel
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I've tried this recipe twice now and both times the cake turned out perfectly. It's so moist and flavorful. I love that I can use it for any occasion.


William James
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out very well. It was a bit too dense and the frosting was too sweet. I'll have to try this recipe again.


Spiritual Man
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This cake was a bit dry for my taste, but the frosting was delicious. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


David Siganur
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe because it seemed too simple. But I'm so glad I tried it! The cake was incredibly moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Lanju
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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. I'm so happy I found this recipe.


Jerry Osademe
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This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. It turned out beautifully and tasted even better. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


Original Pz 1001 Hacker
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I'm not usually a chocolate cake fan, but this one changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for. I'll definitely be making this again.


Amie Valdez
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is rich and decadent. I highly recommend this recipe.


Luis García Ripoll
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This is my new go-to chocolate cake recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use it for any occasion.


Alice Jiménez
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so delicious that I couldn't stop eating it.


niraj gurung
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This chocolate cake was a huge hit with my family! It was moist, rich, and flavorful. The frosting was the perfect complement to the cake. I will definitely be making this again.


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