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: 2 1/2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup boiling water; 1 cup Wesson Oil; 2 cups white sugar; 2 whole eggs; 1/2 cup cocoa; 1 teaspoon vanilla; old fashioned chocolate icing; 1/2 cup margarine; 4 tablespoons cocoa; 6 tablespoons whole milk; 1 (1 lb) box powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup boiling water
1 cup Wesson Oil
2 cups white sugar
2 whole eggs
1/2 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla
old fashioned chocolate icing
1/2 cup margarine
4 tablespoons cocoa
6 tablespoons whole milk
1 (1 lb) box powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

1
Cream oil, sugar and cocoa.
2
Add eggs.
3
Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk.
4
Add soda and salt. Add vanilla to hot water and fold water into cake. Bake in 9 x 13-inch pan at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes or until done.
5
Icing For Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake: Bring margarine, cocoa and whole milk to boil.
6
Remove from heat and add powdered sugar and vanilla.
7
Mix until smooth and of spreading consistency.
8
This is my favorite chocolate cake.

2375

kcal

Calories

176

Fat

199

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 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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