County Fair Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: County Fair Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares, melted; ½ cup milk; 1 egg, well beaten; ⅔ cup sugar; ½ cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 eggs; 2 cups cake flour, sifted; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅔ cup milk

Servings: persons

3 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares, melted
½ cup milk
1 egg, well beaten
⅔ cup sugar
½ cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 cups cake flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup milk

1
Combine chocolate, 1/2 cup milk, the well-beaten egg, and 2/3 cup sugar in saucepan.
2
Cook over low heat until thickened, stirring constantly.
3
Cool.
4
Stir shortening to soften.
5
Gradually add 1 cup sugar and cream together until light and fluffy.
6
Add vanilla.
7
Add remaining eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each.
8
Sift flour, soda, and salt together 3 times.
9
Add flour mixture to creamed mixture alternately with 2/3 cup milk, a small amount at a time.
10
Beat after each addition until smooth.
11
Blend in chocolate mixture.
12
Bake in 2 paper-lined 9x12 inch round pans in moderate oven at 350 degrees, 25-30 minutes.

811

kcal

Calories

Fat

146

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares, melted, ½ cup milk, 1 egg, well beaten, ⅔ cup sugar, and more.

Yes, County Fair 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.

County Fair Chocolate Cake

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