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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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My grandma made this delicious cake for me throughout the years on my birthday. It's wonderful for chocolate lovers!Dorothy Eagen, Allentown, Pennsylvania Ingredients:
1/2 cup shortening |
1-1/2 cups sugar |
2 eggs |
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup baking cocoa |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 cup buttermilk |
1/2 cup hot water |
chocolate fudge frosting: |
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate |
1 tablespoon butter |
1-1/2 cups sugar |
1/2 cup water |
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 to 2 tablespoons half-and-half cream |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and hot water, beating well after each addition.
2. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
3. For frosting, melt chocolate and butter in a saucepan. Add the sugar, water and cream of tartar. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat. Cool completely, without stirring, about 1 hour. Add vanilla; beat until thickened. Add cream; beat until smooth. Frost cake. Yield: 12-16 servings.
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