GRANDMOTHER'S HEAVENLY CHOCOLATE CAKE
I remember my grandmother making this cake often-it was always my favorite. Through the years I've made it for my family, for company and for church dinners.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat until fluffy. Add vanilla. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Beat until smooth. Pour into three greased and waxed paper-lined 8-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool. , For icing, beat cocoa, butter, milk, vanilla and 6 cups sugar in a bowl until creamy. Spread frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake.
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Santiago Sandoval
[email protected]Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Muhammad Nisath
[email protected]I can't wait to make it again.
Ihsan Qurashi
[email protected]It's the best chocolate cake I've ever had.
Hadi raza
[email protected]This cake is a keeper!
sanjay bk
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cake.
Amna Rai
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion.
Paige Sims
[email protected]I've tried other chocolate cake recipes, but this one is by far the best.
Timothy Turner
[email protected]I made this cake for a bake sale, and it sold out in minutes.
Shaakirah Norton
[email protected]The frosting is amazing! It's so creamy and smooth.
Not Jen
[email protected]This cake is so moist and delicious. I love the rich chocolate flavor.
Sinthiya Akter
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. It was a big hit at my potluck.
Evans Murithi
[email protected]I made this cake for my grandmother's birthday, and she loved it! She said it was the best chocolate cake she'd ever had.
Abdulazeez Habeebulahi
[email protected]This chocolate cake is heavenly! It's so moist and rich, and the frosting is to die for. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit.