grandmas secret chocolate cake

Burkburnett, TX
Updated on Jan 24, 2011

I found this recipe going thru one of my grandmas recipes in a box. I decided to make it and share it with you all. alittle of my past brought into the future.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup tomato juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

How To Make grandmas secret chocolate cake

  • Step 1
    pre heat oven to 350f coat 2 8in rounds with cooking spray
  • Step 2
    in small sauce pan bring tomato juice and water to a boil, whisk in cocoa until smooth and remove from heat.
  • Step 3
    in medium bowl stir together flour, baking soda,baking powder and salt.
  • Step 4
    in a medium bowl, stir together sugar, oil eggs and vanilla until combined. beat in cocoa mixture, beat in flour mixture just until evenly moistened.
  • Step 5
    divide batter between the 2 pans Bake until toothpick comes out clean. 25 to 30 min.
  • Step 6
    let cool , can make a 2 layer cake or use a 9X13 pan ..and use icing of your choice. I like it best with cream cheese icing.

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Category: Cakes
Category: Chocolate
Collection: Grandma's Table

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