best chocolate cake ever

(1 RATING)
126 Pinches
Las Vegas, NV
Updated on Sep 24, 2010

When I make a cake from scratch, this is the cake I make. I make this cake often. It is sooooo good.

prep time
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 - eggs
  • 2 1/4 cups unsifted flour
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 2 teaspoons soda
  • 1 cup hot water

How To Make best chocolate cake ever

  • Step 1
    In large mixing bowl cream shortening, sugar, salt and vanilla. Add eggs and beat with mixer until mixture is very light and creamy. Add flour and buttermilk and beat 2 more minutes. In small mixing bowl mix cocoa, soda and hot water. Add to rest of batter. Put into a well geased and floured 13x9 inch pan. Bake at 350º for about 40-45 minutes. Frost with your favorite frosting.

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Category: Cakes
Category: Chocolate
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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