Scotch Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Scotch 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 cup butter (not margarine); 4 tablespoons cocoa; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 3 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup water; Icing; 1/2 cup butter, softened (not margarine); 4 tablespoons cocoa; 6 tablespoons milk; 1 box powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup chopped pecans

Servings: persons

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 cup butter (not margarine)
4 tablespoons cocoa
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup water
Icing
1/2 cup butter, softened (not margarine)
4 tablespoons cocoa
6 tablespoons milk
1 box powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans

1
For cake: Sift together the flour and sugar into a large bowl.
2
Combine the butter, cocoa and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the cocoa and melt the butter.
3
Add cocoa mixture to the flour mixture and mix well with a wooden spoon.
4
In a bowl combine the buttermilk, cinnamon, baking soda, eggs and vanilla; mixing well.
5
Add buttermilk mixture to the flour/cocoa mixture.
6
Beat until well blended (batter will be thin).
7
Pour into a greased and floured 13x9 baking pan and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until cake tests done with a toothpick inserted in the center (if done the toothpick will come out clean).
8
Spread icing over hot cake in pan.
9
For icing: Combine the butter, cocoa and milk in a saucepan and bring to a boil; stirring until butter is melted and cocoa is dissolved.
10
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and powdered sugar mixing well then add pecans and mix.

1904

kcal

Calories

125

Fat

196

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups flour, 2 cups sugar, 1 cup butter (not margarine), 4 tablespoons cocoa, and more.

Yes, Scotch 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.

Scotch Chocolate Cake

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