AUNT LAURA'S "CHOCOLATE SHEATH CAKE" AND FROSTING
Voted Members' Choice! Yum, yum, yum! It's no wonder this recipe often gets doubled... more is definitely more! This a terrific, classic recipe that every chocolate loving home cook should try.
Provided by Straws Kitchen(*o *)
Categories Chocolate
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F
- 2. Bring the 1 cup shortening, 1 stick butter, 1 cup water and 4 T cocoa to boil in a large saucepan..stir frequently.
- 3. Pour over the flour (stir baking soda into flour) , cinnamon (if using) & sugar... stir in the buttermilk, beat the eggs with the vanilla and add to flour mixture.
- 4. Stir well... pour into greased and floured 9X13" cake pan (or jellyroll pan for a sheetcake if doubling recipe)...bake in preheated 350°F oven for 30 minutes or until done.
- 5. While the cake is still warm... start making the Yummy frosting.
- 6. "Laura's 7 minute frosting": (Peggy said: I still have know idea why she calls it 7 minute frosting???)
- 7. Heat butter, cocoa & milk... add the powered sugar and vanilla... stir well... then add the coconut flakes & pecans.
- 8. Stir together well...then pour over the cake while it is still warm.
- 9. Don't even think of trying to figure out all the calories! hehehe it's just Yummy, everyone goes bonkers over this cake......Peggy (written as given to me by my Aunt Laura; my Mom's sister)
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Ranu Dangaura
[email protected]This cake is a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding some extra milk or butter next time.
Iqra Shakeel
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's my go-to recipe for chocolate cake.
Tumelo Seritsane
[email protected]This cake is so rich and decadent. It's perfect for a special occasion.
PrinceTheKing
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and my cake turned out great!
Gudu kassa
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still really good.
Kalo Dia
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the chocolate ganache frosting.
INTISAR AHAMED
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't rise properly. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Blessed Michael
[email protected]This cake is so decadent and rich. It's definitely a special occasion dessert.
John Dee
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cake didn't turn out right. It was too dense and the frosting was too runny.
bondhon rs
[email protected]This cake is perfect for potlucks and bake sales. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
zayad essa
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.
Disebo Manketsi
[email protected]This is the best chocolate cake recipe I've ever tried. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Hadi kazmi
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add some extra milk or butter next time.
KyawNaing Htwe
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good. The frosting was especially delicious.
josephine akinyi
[email protected]The frosting is a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cake itself is perfect.
dxn tanvir
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make. I was able to whip it up in no time.
Anisha Chauhan
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and it was a huge hit. He loved it!
Rashidul 81
[email protected]OMG! This chocolate sheath cake is heavenly! The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is rich and creamy. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.