"The most wonderful chocolate cake. This recipe is a keeper. This recipe was given to me more than 30 years ago by my Mom’s neighbor, Sharon Kelley. I have changed the nuts over the years and have even made it without nuts for my son-in-law and my K-3 class at work. Baking it in the jelly roll pan gives more slices but in a brownie like piece which is easier for kids to handle...."
INGREDIENTS
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FOR THE CAKE:
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½ cups Buttermilk
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1 teaspoon Baking Soda
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2 cups Self-Rising Flour
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2 cups Sugar
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1 cup Water
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½ cups Crisco - Solid Shortening
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¼ cups Cocoa Powder
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1 stick Butter
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3 Eggs
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1 teaspoon Vanilla
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FOR THE FROSTING:
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⅓ cups Buttermilk
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⅓ cups Cocoa Powder
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1 stick Butter
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16 ounces, weight Powdered Sugar
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1 teaspoon Vanilla
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1 cup Chopped Walnuts