mom's chocolate cake (8x8 pan)
My Mom used to make this for us when I was little, usually with powdered sugar on top instead of frosting. It can easily be doubled into a layer cake or 9 x 13. I prefer chocolate cakes from scratch using cocoa..they just seem to taste better! Enjoy!
prep time
20 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Bake
yield
9 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups flour, sifted
- 1/2 cup shortening or butter
- 2 - eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup cocoa, unsweetened
- 1/2 cup sour cream or greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- - powdered sugar to sprinkle on cake
How To Make mom's chocolate cake (8x8 pan)
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Boil water for 1/2 cup in recipe. Lightly grease 8x8 pan
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Step 2Cream sugar, eggs, shortening (or butter) and vanilla.
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Step 3In separate bowl sift together all dry ingredients. Alternate mixing wet and dry ingredients. Add boing water last, mix until smooth.
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Step 4Pour into greased pan, bake for 25-30 minutes, check at 25 minutes with toothpick to see if the cake is done. Cool completely and sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.
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Category:
Cakes
Category:
Other Desserts
Category:
Other Snacks
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Heirloom
Keyword:
#cocoa
Keyword:
#chocolate cake
Keyword:
#cake
Keyword:
#scratch cake
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Flour
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