Chocolate Cake

Name: Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 c. shortening; 2 tsp. vanilla; 5 eggs; 1 tsp. soda; 1 c. buttermilk; 2 c. sugar; 4 (1 oz.) sq. unsweetened chocolate, melted; 2 1/2 c. sifted flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. coarsely broken walnuts

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Chocolate Cake – a delicious recipe with shortening, vanilla, eggs, soda, buttermilk, sugar. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1 c. shortening
2 tsp. vanilla
5 eggs
1 tsp. soda
1 c. buttermilk
2 c. sugar
4 (1 oz.) sq. unsweetened chocolate, melted
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. coarsely broken walnuts

1
Stir shortening to soften.
2
Gradually add sugar; cream until light and fluffy.
3
Add vanilla and chocolate; mix well.
4
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5
Sift flour, soda and salt together 3 times.
6
Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, a small amount at a time.
7
Beat after each addition until smooth.
8
Stir in nuts.
9
Bake in 3 paper-lined 9 x 1 1/2-inch round pans at 350u00b0 for about 3 minutes.
10
Frost with desired frosting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. shortening, 2 tsp. vanilla, 5 eggs, 1 tsp. soda, and more.

Yes, Chocolate 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Category
Baking & Desserts

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