mom's milky way cake

Cabot, AR
Updated on May 8, 2013

Mom made this as far back as I can remember. It was her "go to" cake. I'm not sure why it has this name because there are no Milky Ways in it. Dad didn't care for icing so this was served plain like you would a snack cake. It sure is good with a cold glass of milk!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup crisco
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons cocoa
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup boiling water

How To Make mom's milky way cake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9'x13' baking pan.
  • Step 2
    Cream together the crisco, sugar, eggs and vanilla.
  • Step 3
    In separate bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda.
  • Step 4
    Alternately add the flour mixture and the buttermilk to the sugar. Blend well.
  • Step 5
    Stir in the boiling water being careful not to splatter.
  • Step 6
    Pour into prepared baking pan. Bake 30-35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

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Category: Cakes
Category: Chocolate
Category: Other Snacks
Keyword: #homemade
Keyword: #chcolate
Keyword: #Dessert
Keyword: #cake
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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