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Submitted by bakeforfun

This cake is moist and tender and has a delightful frosting. I found this recipe in an old community cook book my Aunt gave me and it is very good. Great for a family dinner, picnic or potluck. One of my favorites!

YIELD

15 servings

PREP

30 min

COOK

30

READY

2 hrs

Ingredients

¼ 59
CUP ML COCOA POWDER
1 237
CUP ML WATER
½ 118
CUP ML BUTTER
cubed
2 473
2 473
CUPS ML SUGAR
1 5
TEASPOON ML BAKING SODA
2 2
LARGE LARGE EGGS
lightly beaten
½ 118
CUP ML VEGETABLE OIL
½ 118
CUP ML BUTTERMILK
¼ 59
CUP ML COCOA POWDER
½ 118
CUP ML BUTTER
cubed
½ 118
CUP ML BUTTERMILK
3 ¾ 887
CUPS ML SUGAR
confectioners'
1 5
TEASPOON ML VANILLA EXTRACT
½ 118
CUP ML PECANS
chopped, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the cocoa and water until smooth; add butter.

Bring just to a boil.

Remove from the heat. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar and baking soda; add cocoa mixture.

Combine eggs, oil and buttermilk; add to cocoa mixture and beat until smooth.

Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish .

Bake at 350℉ (180℃). for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

For buttermilk frosting:

In a large saucepan, bring the cocoa, butter and buttermilk to a boil.

Remove from the heat.

Whisk in the confectioners’ sugar and vanilla.

Spread over the warm cake.

Sprinkle with pecans if desired.

Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 12 to 15 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 161g (5.7 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 578 37% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 36%
Saturated Fat 9g 47%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 152mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 31%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Sugars g
Protein 8g
Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 4% Iron 8%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free
 

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