OLD-FASHIONED CHOCOLATE CAKE

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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in mashed potatoes and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Pour into a greased and floured 9-in. square baking pan; sprinkle with walnuts. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool completely. Dust with confectioner's sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Malik Ali zain
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This cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and everyone loves it.


pouran Tehran
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was actually pretty good.


Faham Rauf
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The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.


Puleng Lerite
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.


Latasha Adams
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and the cake always turns out great.


Umer Awan
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This cake is so rich and decadent. It's perfect for a special occasion.


Kairul Islam
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I was pleasantly surprised by how moist and flavorful this cake was. It's definitely a keeper!


Nyameka Manya
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This is my go-to chocolate cake recipe. It's simple, yet delicious. I always get compliments on it when I bring it to parties.


Lauren McDonald
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I love this recipe! The cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I've even made it for special occasions and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


rafiq jaan
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This chocolate cake is a true classic! It's moist, rich, and has the perfect amount of sweetness. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.