Grammy Shirley'S Chocolate Birthday Cake

1. 1

   Prepare a 9x13 pan and heat oven to 400 F.

2. 2

   Mix flour and sugar in a large bowl. Bring shortening, butter and water, along with cocoa powder, to a boil in a saucepan over medium high heat. Remove from heat and cool slightly.

3. 3

   Mix buttermilk, baking soda, cinnamon, vanilla in a small bowl.

4. 4

   Pour butter mixture over flour mixture and stir along with buttermilk mixture. Add eggs and mix dough until just blended. Don't overmix, or the cake texture will be tough.

5. 5

   Pour dough into prepared pan and bake for 30 min. Frost with Shirley's frosting.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.