Iowa Chocolate Cake
By
Heather Clemen
@CountryGalatHeart
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I'm from Manchester,Iowa. This recipe has been a family favorite for many generations. It's a very moist and wonderful cake! Enjoy!!!
Rating:
★★★★★ 1 vote
Prep:
15 Min
Cook:
30 Min
Ingredients
- 3/4 c
- shortening
- 2 c
- sugar
- 1 1/2 c
- boiling water
- 2 c
- all purpose flour
- 2 tsp
- baking soda
- 1/2 tsp
- salt
- 1/2 c
- cocoa powder
- 2
- eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp
- vanilla
How to Make Iowa Chocolate Cake
- 1Put shortening and sugar in mixing bowl and pour over the boiling water. Stir and mix.
- 2Sift dry ingredients twice and add to hot mixture.
- 3Then add eggs and vanilla. Batter will be thin.
- 4Bake in cake pan at 350 for about 25-30 minutes. A glass pan works best.
- 5Let cool and frost with chocolate frosting!
About Iowa Chocolate Cake
Course/Dish: Cakes
