Mom's Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Mom's Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 3 ½ tablespoons cocoa; 1 cup water; ½ cup Crisco; ½ cup butter; ½ cup buttermilk; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; ½ cup butter; 6 tablespoons milk; 1 lb powdered sugar; 3 ½ tablespoons cocoa; 1 teaspoon vanilla; ½ cup pecans

Servings: persons

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 ½ tablespoons cocoa
1 cup water
½ cup Crisco
½ cup butter
½ cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ cup butter
6 tablespoons milk
1 lb powdered sugar
3 ½ tablespoons cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ cup pecans

1
For the cake: Boil water, crisco, and butter until smooth.
2
Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
3
Blend butter mixture into dry mixture.
4
When well combined, mix in remaining ingredients as listed.
5
Pour into a greased and floured 9x13 inch pan.
6
Bake at 350 degrees until knife or toothpick comes out clean.
7
For icing: In a medium saucepan, bring butter and milk to a low boil.
8
In a mixing bowl, pour butter mixture over powdered sugar and cocoa.
9
Stir in vanilla and nuts.
10
When cake comes out of the oven, poke holes in it with a fork and pour icing over while still hot.
11
Stores great overnight.

1901

kcal

Calories

Fat

279

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups flour, 2 cups sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 3 ½ tablespoons cocoa, and more.

Yes, Mom'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.

Mom's Chocolate Cake

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