Grandma's Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Grandma's Chocolate Cake
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Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup sour milk
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 3 cups flour

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F or 180°C.
  2. Cream the shortening and sugar, by hand or with a mixer.
  3. Add the cocoa and eggs. Mix well.
  4. Mix in the baking soda, salt and vanilla.
  5. Alternately blend in the liquid and the flour. You should have a smooth cake batter.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes in a 9 x 13 pan, less for layers or cupcakes.
  7. Top with your favourite frosting or just enjoy with milk!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1509.12 Kcal (6318 kJ)
Calories from fat 615.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 68.44g 105%
Cholesterol 91.3mg 30%
Sodium 4360.4mg 182%
Potassium 630.06mg 13%
Total Carbs 206.46g 69%
Sugars 79.05g 316%
Dietary Fiber 14.2g 57%
Protein 20.9g 42%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 6%
Iron 7.8mg 44%
Calcium 408.2mg 41%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 333.98 Kcal (1398 kJ)
Calories from fat 136.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.15g 105%
Cholesterol 20.21mg 30%
Sodium 964.98mg 182%
Potassium 139.43mg 13%
Total Carbs 45.69g 69%
Sugars 17.49g 316%
Dietary Fiber 3.14g 57%
Protein 4.63g 42%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 6%
Iron 1.7mg 44%
Calcium 90.3mg 41%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 35.1
    Points
  • 41
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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