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 ounces unsweetened chocolate, broken into pieces; 1/2 cup boiling water; 1/2 cup shortening; 2 cups packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs, separated; 2 cups sifted cake flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 6 tablespoons butter, softened; 3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/2 cup baking cocoa; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; Pinch salt; 4 to 6 tablespoons whole milk

Servings: persons

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, broken into pieces
1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, separated
2 cups sifted cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons butter, softened
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pinch salt
4 to 6 tablespoons whole milk

1
In a small bowl, stir chocolate in boiling water until melted; cool for 10 minutes.
2
In a bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Beat in egg yolks and chocolate mixture. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Gradually beat in water, nuts and vanilla.
3
In a small bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into batter. Pour into a greased
4
. Bake at 350u00b0 for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.
5
In a bowl, cream butter. Combine sugar and cocoa; gradually add to butter with vanilla, salt and enough milk to achieve desired spreading consistency. Frost cake.

1954

kcal

Calories

Fat

256

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, broken into pieces, 1/2 cup boiling water, 1/2 cup shortening, 2 cups packed brown sugar, 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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