Thirty Minute Cocoa Cake With Quick Cocoa Frosting Recipe

Name: Thirty Minute Cocoa Cake With Quick Cocoa Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups white sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup butter; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup butter; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/3 cup milk; 3 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

2 cups white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup butter
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup water
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup milk
3 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup butter or margarine, 1/4 cup cocoa, and water. Cook over medium heat until butter is melted.
2
In a large mixing bowl stir together sugar, flour, soda, and cinnamon. Add cocoa mixture to flour mixture, and blend. Beat together eggs and buttermilk, and blend into batter thoroughly. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Pour batter into ungreased 9 x 13 inch pan.
3
Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4
To Make Frosting: Five minutes before cake is done, combine 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup cocoa, and milk in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and simmer about 3 minutes; remove from heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla, blending until smooth. Spread immediately over hot cake in pan. Sprinkle with nuts.

2311

kcal

Calories

109

Fat

333

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 cups white sugar, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Thirty Minute Cocoa Cake With Quick Cocoa Frosting 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.

Thirty Minute Cocoa Cake With Quick Cocoa Frosting

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