Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 1 cup water; 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups white sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup butter; 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/3 cup buttermilk; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 pinch salt

Servings: persons

1 cup butter
1 cup water
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup buttermilk
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
1 pinch salt

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. In a saucepan, melt 1 cup of butter. Stir in 1 cup water and 4 tablespoons cocoa powder. Remove from heat and set aside.
2
In a medium bowl, dissolve the baking soda in 1/2 cup of buttermilk. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Mix in the cooled cocoa mixture.
3
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the cocoa buttermilk mixture. Stir until blended. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Ice the cake with Buttermilk Pecan Icing while it's still warm.
4
For the icing: In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter with 4 tablespoons cocoa. Stir in 1/3 cup buttermilk, and heat until almost boiling. Stir in confectioners' sugar, vanilla, salt and pecans. Remove from heat. Mix well and pour over warm cake.

2667

kcal

Calories

137

Fat

370

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: 1 cup butter, 1 cup water, 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 cup buttermilk, and more.

Yes, Old Fashioned 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.

Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake

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