Secret Cake Recipe

Name: Secret Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups self-rising flour; 2 cups white sugar; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup shortening; 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup butter; 1/3 cup buttermilk; 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

2 cups self-rising flour
2 cups white sugar
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Combine flour and white sugar in a large bowl and set aside.
2
Put 1/2 cup buttermilk into a large glass and add baking soda, stir until combined, set aside.
3
In medium sauce pan over medium heat combine water, shortening, 1/2 cup butter and 4 tablespoons cocoa. Stir until shortening and butter are melted. Allow to boil over medium heat for 5 minutes.
4
Add chocolate mixture to dry ingredients mix until well combined. Add buttermilk baking soda mixture, stir until blended. Add eggs and mix at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and mix well. Pour into a 9 x 13 inch pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes.
5
To Make Frosting: Combine 1/2 cup butter, 1/3 cup buttermilk, and 3 tablespoons cocoa in medium sauce pan, allow to come to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and add confectioners' sugar and mix well, add 1 teaspoon vanilla and chopped nuts. Pour over hot cake. Allow cake to cool. The longer this sets the better it gets!

2264

kcal

Calories

Fat

363

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups self-rising flour, 2 cups white sugar, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup butter, and more.

Yes, Secret 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.

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