MOM'S DREAMY CHOCOLATE CAKE

Recipe Rating:	3 Ratings5
Categories:	Cakes, Chocolate
Keywords:	chocolate cake, chocolate-frosting
Serves:	24 or more
Prep Time:	25 Min
Cook Time:	35 Min

Ingredients

MOM'S DREAMY CHOCOLATE CAKE
2 c	all purpose flour
2 c	granulated sugar
1 stick	butter or margarine; (1/2 cup)
1/2 c	shortening
1 c	water
1/4 c	cocoa, unsweetened
1/2 c	buttermilk
2 large	eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp	soda
1 tsp	vanilla extract
1 tsp	cinnamon
MOM'S DREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING
1 stick	butter or margarine (1/2 cup)
3 1/2 Tbsp	cocoa, unsweetened
1/3 c	milk
1 lb	powdered sugar (1- box)
1 tsp	vanilla extract
2/3 c	pecans, chopped

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penny jordan

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PennyLJ55

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penny's Notes:

My Mom used to make this cake all the time from memory when I was a little girl. I remember asking her where her recipe was and her reply was, "I don't have one...I just dreamed it up..." then she would give me a big smile and a kiss on the forehead. So I named and called it, 'MOM'S DREAMY CHOCOLATE CAKE'.
I found it written down in one of her cookbooks later on. She was a really good cook and was forever baking something sweet. This was one of my very favorites...Every time I bake it I think of her and remember those days. I am so glad I have this recipe. It's a wonderful cake.

Directions

MOM'S DREAMY CHOCOLATE CAKE
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Prepare a 9x13x2-inch pan or for sheet cake a 16x11x1-inch, pan with 'Baker's Joy' nonstick cooking spray (my suggestion), or grease and flour pans the old fashioned way...

- Sift flour and sugar in large mixing bowl and blend well.
- In a saucepan, combine butter, shortening, water & cocoa.
- Bring to a rapid boil.
- Pour over flour/sugar mixture and mix well.
- Combine remaining ingredients and add ALL AT ONCE to batter, mixing well.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake at 400 degrees F. for 35 to 40 minutes for (9x13x2-inch pan).
For a sheet cake - (16x11x1-inch) bake for 20 minutes, or until tests done.
Let cool 15-20 minutes while preparing frosting.

MOM'S DREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING
- Combine butter, cocoa, & milk in saucepan, heat slowly and bring to boil.
- Add remaining ingredients; beat well and spread over warm cake.
- Leave in pan until ready to serve.
- Cut in squares & enjoy!

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CinStraw's Kitchen CinStraw

Feb 15, 2013

Mom's are the best...my favorite growing up that Mom made "every night" is posted on here too. Thanks for sharing Penny...to me the story behind the recipe is as good (if not better) than the recipe itself.