Gramma Behr Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Gramma Behr Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 oz. bitter chocolate; 1/2 c. shortening; 1 c. boiling water; 2 c. sugar; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 c. flour; 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 c. buttermilk; 2 eggs; 2 tsp. vanilla; Butter Cream Frosting*

Servings: persons

4 oz. bitter chocolate
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. boiling water
2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
Butter Cream Frosting*

1
Cut up 4 ounces bitter chocolate and 1/2 cup shortening in bowl; add 1 cup boiling water.
2
Stir until melted.
3
Add 2 cups sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 2 cups flour, sifted with 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda.
4
Add to first mixture, then add 2 teaspoons vanilla.
5
Bake in 8-inch or 9-inch pans.
6
For 8-inch bake 25 minutes at 350u00b0; for 9-inch bake 20 minutes at 350u00b0.
7
Depending on your stove, test the cake before taking out of oven.
8
Use a wooden toothpick.
9
It's done if the toothpick comes out cleanly.

1880

kcal

Calories

Fat

229

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 oz. bitter chocolate, 1/2 c. shortening, 1 c. boiling water, 2 c. sugar, and more.

Yes, Gramma Behr 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.

Gramma Behr Chocolate Cake

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