mom's dreamy chocolate cake
My mom used to make this cake all the time from memory when I was a little girl. I remember asking her where her recipe was and her reply was, "I don't have one, I just dreamed it up..." Then she would give me a big smile and a kiss on the forehead. So I named and called it, MOM'S DREAMY CHOCOLATE CAKE. I found it written down in one of her cookbooks later on. She was a really good cook and was forever baking something sweet. This was one of my very favorites. Every time I bake it I think of her and remember those days. I am so glad I have this recipe. It's a wonderful cake.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Dreamy is right! This is an old-fashioned chocolate cake recipe that's a must for chocolate lovers. Tender and moist, the chocolate cake has a hint of spice from the added cinnamon. It's not overly sweet so the pecan fudge frosting is the perfect touch and adds sweetness. Easy to make this cake doesn't require any special equipment. Everything is mixed by hand.
Ingredients
- MOM'S DREAMY CHOCOLATE CAKE
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 stick butter or margarine (1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup cocoa, unsweetened
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- MOM'S DREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING
- 1 stick butter or margarine (1/2 cup)
- 3 1/2 tablespoons cocoa, unsweetened
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 pound powdered sugar (1 box)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup pecans, chopped
How To Make mom's dreamy chocolate cake
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Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. -
Step 2Prepare a 9x13x2-inch pan or for sheet cake a 16x11x1-inch, pan with 'Baker's Joy' non-stick cooking spray (my suggestion) or grease and flour pans the old-fashioned way.
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Step 3Sift flour and sugar in a large mixing bowl and blend well. In a saucepan, combine butter, shortening, water, and cocoa. Bring to a rapid boil. Pour over flour/sugar mixture and mix well.
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Step 4Combine remaining ingredients and add ALL AT ONCE to the batter, mixing well.
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Step 5Pour into the prepared pan.
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Step 6Bake at 400 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes (9x13x2-inch pan). For a sheet cake (16x11x1-inch), bake for 20 minutes or until tests done. Let cool 15-20 minutes while preparing the frosting.
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Step 7FROSTING: Combine butter, cocoa, and milk in a saucepan. Heat slowly and bring to boil.
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Step 8Add remaining ingredients; beat well.
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Step 9Spread over warm cake.
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Step 10Leave in pan until ready to serve. Cut in squares and enjoy!
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