Chocolate "Failure" Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate "Failure" Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1/2 cup boiling water; 2 tablespoons cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup shortening; 2 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup chopped pecans

Servings: persons

1
Combine water, cocoa, and soda, stirring well. Set aside.
2
Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3
Add flour to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour. Stir in chocolate mixture, vanilla, and pecans.
4
Pour batter into a greased and waxed paper-lined 13- x 9- x 2- inch baking pan. Bake at 425u00b0 for 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool cake completely. Pour Drippy Icing over top of cake. Cut cake into squares to serve.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup boiling water, 2 tablespoons cocoa, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 cup shortening, and more.

Yes, Chocolate "Failure" 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.

Chocolate "Failure" Cake

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