Iowa Chocolate Cake

Name: Iowa Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 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

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By Heather Clemen
@CountryGalatHeart

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 vote5

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

30 Min

Ingredients

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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

Step-by-Step

Put shortening and sugar in mixing bowl and pour over the boiling water. Stir and mix.
Sift dry ingredients twice and add to hot mixture.
Then add eggs and vanilla. Batter will be thin.
Bake in cake pan at 350 for about 25-30 minutes. A glass pan works best.
Let cool and frost with chocolate frosting!