Chocolate Cake
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup water
3 Tablespoon cocoa (I add more)
3/4 milk or buttermilk
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup water
3 Tablespoon cocoa (I add more)
3/4 milk or buttermilk
(I like buttermilk)
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
Mix dry ingredients and set a side
Mix wet ingredients well and add dry ingredients a little at a time until all incorporated. Bake 350* in two layer pans for 40 45 minutes. Cool completely before icing.
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
Mix dry ingredients and set a side
Mix wet ingredients well and add dry ingredients a little at a time until all incorporated. Bake 350* in two layer pans for 40 45 minutes. Cool completely before icing.
Chocolate Icing
1 stick of butter
2 Tablespoons cocoa
3 cups powder sugar
dash of vanilla
(I will sometimes use a block of cream cheese and make this a chocolate cream cheese icing, either way it's yummy)
I've had this recipe for 33 years. I got it from a Ricks College roommate by the name of Cheryl Jones. I don't make it often but when I do, it's the best and always makes me think of her. It's one of Travis' favorites.
9 comments:
Thanks Gal, This sounds wonderfully delicious. I'll give it a try after we get moved and settled. I'll need to make sure the oven works at the rental. I'll be posting about this soon. Blessings, SusanD
I want chocolate cake! I will make this cake and think of you...have to have the cream cheese icing!
you have such great stuff on here. I am making a commitment to do some baking this summer and enjoy some of these goodies.
xoxoxoxo
Uuummmm!!!! It sure looks delish.
Make it sometimes when we are visiting.
Love,
Papa
Oh good ol' ricks collage!!!
Thanks, now when I step on the scale and cry,
I can blame you right!?
I'm excited, I'm always looking for a new good cake recipe.
Thanks!!
Gigi! Good Morning!
I made your chocolate last night – HUGE and I mean HUGE hit. I did it as a Bundt and didn’t make the chocolate icing, I did a glaze with powdered sugar and added almond extract to the glaze. This was the first time I made a chocolate cake from scratch and I was amazed at how easy it was and how beautiful it came out,
This recipe is a keeper and I know I’ll make this cake a lot. Thanks for posting it!
Katherine
How about you MAKE it for me, come on over with it and I'll set out one of my pretty dishes, we'll eat and chat ---------sounds like a good plan to me!!
I just discovered your blog. thi cake must be amazing :) How cute are those kids pictures really adorable :)
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