best chocolate cake with chocolate frosting

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Ann Simmons
Lugoff, SC

Another adopted recipe. Made a few changes.

(3 ratings)

Ingredients For best chocolate cake with chocolate frosting

  • 1/2 c
    margarine
  • 1 c
    water
  • 2 oz
    unsweetened chocolate
  • 2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 c
    buttermilk
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • FROSTING INGREDIENTS
  • 1/2 c
    margarine
  • 1/4 c
    unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    vanilla
  • 1 lb
    powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    milk

How To Make best chocolate cake with chocolate frosting

  • 1
    Cake Directions:
  • 2
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13-inch pan.
  • 3
    In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate, margarine and water until melted. Stir occasionally until chocolate is smooth. Allow to cool to room temperature.
  • 4
    In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, salt and soda. Pour in milk and eggs. Mix the cooled chocolate mixture into the batter. Pour into prepared pan.
  • 5
    Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
  • 6
    Frosting Directions:
  • 7
    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in cocoa and vanilla.
  • 8
    Place confectioners' sugar in a large bowl. Pour in cocoa mixture. Beat well (mixture will be extremely thick).
  • 9
    Beat in milk, a teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.

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