Great Aunt Lola'S Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Great Aunt Lola'S Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 2 cups flour; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup dark brown sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 cup butter; 4 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla; Fudge Icing; 1/2 cup butter; 4 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa; 6 tablespoons milk or 6 tablespoons heavy cream; powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

Cake
2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup butter
4 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
1 cup water
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
Fudge Icing
1/2 cup butter
4 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
6 tablespoons milk or 6 tablespoons heavy cream
powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

1
In large bowl, mix flour, sugars, soda and cinnamon.
2
In heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat til melted and just UNDER a boil, don't boil!, the 2 sticks butter, 4 Tbl. cocoa and the 1 cup water.
3
Pour over dry ingredients.
4
Stir. Add buttermilk, eggs and vanilla. Stir well til all is combined.
5
I use a large whisk for this.
6
Scrape sides and bottom to incorporate all til smooth, but you don't have to over-mix. Pour into greased and floured 13x9 pan.
7
I use my old metal one for this, *it seems to come out MUCH better than using a glass one.
8
Bake in 350u00b0 oven for 35-40 minutes, test with a toothpick.
9
Remove from oven and while cooling, make icing.
10
Fudge Icing:
11
In heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt and bring just UNDER a boil, the butter, cocoa and cream or milk.
12
Stir in quickly the powdered sugar and vanilla til creamy.
13
Then QUICKLY spread/pour over warm cake. Spread icing evenly over top.
14
Chill in fridge til set.
15
*For the icing, it's 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar or 1 (1 lb. ) box. It doesn't want to show up in the recipe.

1665

kcal

Calories

110

Fat

170

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 2 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup dark brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Great Aunt Lola'S 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.

Great Aunt Lola'S Chocolate Cake

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