Aunt Nun'S Cake Recipe

Name: Aunt Nun'S Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup cocoa; 1/2 cup shortening; 2 eggs; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 cups flour; 1/2 cup hot water; 1 teaspoon baking soda; For Icing; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 1/2 cups milk; 6 teaspoons flour; 2 eggs; 2 cups margarine; 2 teaspoons vanilla

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups flour
1/2 cup hot water
1 teaspoon baking soda
For Icing
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups milk
6 teaspoons flour
2 eggs
2 cups margarine
2 teaspoons vanilla

1
Begin with the frosting.
2
In a 2-3 Quart saucepan place 1 1/2 cup sugar, 6 tsp flour, 1 1/2 cup milk and 2 beaten eggs. Cook over medium heat stiring constantly with a wisk until mixture reaches a pudding texture. Let cool and put the pan in the regrigerator.
3
Cake:
4
Put 1 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup cocoa in mixing bowl and mix well.
5
Add 1/2 cup shortening and 2 well beaten eggs and continue mixing.
6
Add 1/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp vanilla,.
7
Aternately mix in 1 cup buttermilk, 2 cups flour until blended (don't over mix).
8
Add 1/2 cup hot water and 1 tsp baking soda.
9
Beat well and pour in greased and floured cake pans.
10
Bake at 350 degrees for 35 - 40 min until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
11
Allow cake to cool completely.
12
Bring back the icing pan and in mixer bowl add 4 sticks of margerine and 2 tsp vanilla.
13
Whip up to the consistance of icing and apply to cake.

1467

kcal

Calories

Fat

214

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup shortening, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Aunt Nun'S Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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