SECRET CHOCOLATE CAKE

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Very easy sheet cake. The buttermilk really adds a nice twang! This recipe came from a local community cookbook called the "Olive Chapel Community Cookbook". I believe it came out early 1970s. Posted by Mrs. Nora Mills.

Provided by Dkaye

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 1 sheet cake, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups self-rising flour
1 3/4 cups sugar
10 tablespoons cocoa
1 cup water
1/2 cup Crisco
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup butter
2 eggs
2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Mix 1 cup water, 5 tablespoons cocoa, 1 stick butter, 1/2 cup crisco boil 1 minute.
  • Sift 2 cups self-rising flour, 1 3/4 cups sugar. Pour chocolate sauce into flour mixture. Add 2 eggs, 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1/2 teaspoon soda and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat well. Pour into greased 9X13 inch pan. Bake @ 350 for 30 minutes.
  • Icing:.
  • 1 stick butter.
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk.
  • 5 tablespoons cocoa.
  • Boil 1 minute and add 1 box confectioner sugar and chopped nuts. Spread onto hot cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 864.2, Fat 47.4, SaturatedFat 20.8, Cholesterol 115.1, Sodium 805.6, Carbohydrate 106.5, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 75.8, Protein 10.2

Connibex One
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I highly recommend this chocolate cake recipe. It's the best one I've ever tried.


Mrs Polin
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This cake is the perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness. It's not too sweet and it's not too bitter.


Johnpeter Gwabo
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I love that this cake is made with simple ingredients. I know exactly what's going into it.


Mitu Gharame
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This cake is so rich and decadent, it's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Huzaifa Nazeer
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to chocolate cake recipe.


Sh Sg
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This cake is so moist and delicious, it's hard to believe it's made with simple ingredients.


Dylan Bishop
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I highly recommend this chocolate cake recipe. It's the best one I've ever tried.


Loudy M Jean
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This chocolate cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Andrew Rustoff
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I've made this cake for potlucks and bake sales and it's always a hit. Everyone loves it.


ratry Fahim
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This cake is so easy to make. I'm not a baker, but I was able to make it without any problems.


Khushi Purja
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I love that this cake is made with simple ingredients. I can feel good about giving it to my family.


Manuel Gheorghe
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This cake is the perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness.


haris king
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one changed my mind. It's so delicious and I can't get enough of it.


Khalifa Mehsood
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This cake is perfect for chocolate lovers. It's so moist and flavorful.


Sarah Rinehart
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I've tried many chocolate cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so rich and decadent.


Mia Leo
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This chocolate cake is so good, I could eat it every day.


Don W
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and it was a huge success. She loved it and so did all of her friends.


Mustakim Rahman
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This cake is a hit with my family and friends. They always ask for the recipe.


Mostofa Hossen
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make and I love that I can use simple ingredients that I already have on hand.


Buhle Yvonne
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This chocolate cake is incredibly moist and flavorful. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.