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old-fashioned chocolate cake

(1 rating)
Recipe by
sherry monfils
worcester, MA

My mother used to make this for my birthday, because I LOVE chocolate cake. And this recipe is one of my favorites for chocolate cake.

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For old-fashioned chocolate cake

  • 3/4 c
    butter, softened
  • 1-2/3 c
    sugar
  • 3 lg
    eggs
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1-1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/2 c
    whole wheat flour
  • 2/3 c
    baking cocoa
  • 1-1/4 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1-1/3 c
    water
  • 2 c
    semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 c
    powdered sugar
  • 2/3 c
    fat-free, evaporated milk

How To Make old-fashioned chocolate cake

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350. Spray 2- 9" round baking pans w/ cooking spray. In lg bowl, combine butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Beat on high w/ mixer for 3 mins.
  • 2
    In another bowl, combine flours, baking cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add alternately w/ water to butter mix. Beat just until combined. Pour evenly into pans. Bake 30-35 min, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. cool.
  • 3
    Remove cooled cakes from pans. Place chocolate chips in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on high for 1-1/2 mins, stir. Microwave and stir until smooth. Whisk in powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Frost cakes.

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