Little Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Little Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate; 1/2 cup boiling water; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup shortening; 1 egg; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup buttermilk; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1/3 cup milk; 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted; 2 tablespoons shortening; 1 tablespoon light corn syrup; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup buttermilk
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/3 cup milk
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
2 tablespoons shortening
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
In a bowl, combine chocolate and water; stir until blended. Cool. Add the sugar, shortening, egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the chocolate mixture alternately with buttermilk. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish.
2
Bake at 350u00b0 for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
3
For frosting, combine the first six ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Boil for 1-1/2 minutes; remove from the heat. Set pan into a large pan of ice water. Beat for 1 minute. Add butter and vanilla. Beat 10 minutes longer or until frosting achieves spreading consistency. Frost cake.

1028

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, 1/2 cup boiling water, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup shortening, and more.

Yes, Little 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.

Little Chocolate Cake

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