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chocolate sheath cake

(1 rating)
atlantam48 avatar
Recipe by
Marlene York
@atlantam48
Macon, GA

This is one of the richest cakes I've ever made/eaten. If you like chocolate overload, this is it. There's nothing light or "diet" about it.

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(1 rating)
yield 24 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For chocolate sheath cake

  • 2 c
    all purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 c
    granulated sugar
  • 2 stick
    unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 c
    vegetable oil
  • 1 c
    water
  • 1/2 c
    cocoa, divided
  • 2
    eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1/2 c
    buttermilk
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 box
    confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 6 Tbsp
    milk

How To Make chocolate sheath cake

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 425 degrees. FOR THE CAKE: In a large heat-proof bowl, mix all purpose flour and granulated sugar. Set aside.
  • 2
    In double boiler, bring 1 stick of butter, vegetable oil, water and 1/4 cup cocoa to a boil. Stir well. Mix hot mixture into flour-sugar mixture. Add eggs, buttermilk, cinnamon, baking soda and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  • 3
    Pour batter into a 9" x 13" pan which has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until it tests done. Let cool 5-10 minutes before icing.
  • 4
    FOR THE ICING: Sift together confectioners' sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa. While cake cools, in a double boiler, melt 1 stick butter. Add confectioners' sugar-cocoa to the melted butter and mix well. Slowly add about 6 tablespoons of milk for a smooth consistency. Pour icing evenly over partially cooled cake. Cool completely.
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