20 minute chocolate cake

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69 Pinches
ORLANDO, FL
Updated on Aug 4, 2011

My mother made this cake for many family gatherings. I loved it as a child and still love it as an adult.

prep time
cook time 20 Min
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yield

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sifted flour,
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 stick margarine
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 4 tablespoons cocoa, unsweetened powder
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup milk, sour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 - eggs
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 stick margarine
  • 4 tablespoons cocoa, unsweetened powder
  • 4-6 tablespoons milk, whole
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts of choice (pecans or walnuts)
  • 1 pound powder sugar

How To Make 20 minute chocolate cake

  • Step 1
    Sift 2 cups flour into a bowl with 2 cups of sugar.
  • Step 2
    Mix in a sauce pan 1 stick margarine, 1/2 cup shortening, 4 Tablespoons cocoa unsweetened powder,1 cup water.dry ingredients.
  • Step 3
    Bring to a boil then pour over dry ingredients. Mix well then add: 1/2 cup sour milk, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  • Step 4
    Mix well then pour over well buttered , floured large sheet cake pan 1 inch deep. Bake 20 minutes at 400 degree's. I sometimes use powdered unsweetened cocoa instead of flour to coat the pan.
  • Step 5
    Icing: Bring just to a boil, 1 stick margarine, 4 Tablespoons cocoa unsweetened powder, 4-6 Tablespoons milk, 1 pound powder sugar, then add 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 cup chopped nuts of choice-optional. Beat until smooth with a spoon. Ice cake while hot. Let sit over night.

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