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old fashioned chocolate cake

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Laura Davis
Rusk, TX

I love chocolate..and this is the kind of cake my grandma used to make.

(2 ratings)
yield 10 -12
prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min

Ingredients For old fashioned chocolate cake

  • 2 c
    flour
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    water
  • 3/4 c
    sour cream
  • 1/4 c
    vegetable oil
  • 1 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 2
    eggs
  • 4 oz
    chocolate, unsweetened melted
  • FROSTING
  • 1/3 c
    butter
  • 3 oz
    unsweetened chocolate , melted
  • 3 c
    powdered sugar
  • 1/2 c
    sour cream
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make old fashioned chocolate cake

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 13 x 9 inch oblong pan. Measure all cake ingredients into large mixing bowl. Mix 1/2 minute on low speed, scraping bowl constantly. Beat 3 minutes at high speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan and bake 40 to 45 minutes.
  • 2
    FROSTING: Mix butter and chocolate thoroughly. Blend in sugar. Stir in sour cream and vanilla. Beat until smooth.

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