Ingredients
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2
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2 1/2
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Directions
Just Another Chocolate Cake, This is one of my adopted recipes I finally got around to making this This is the first choc cake I’ve made from scratch in over 40 years, I discovered box mixes and never looked back Since I adopted this orphan I decided I should make it It seems fine to DH and me But how would I know? used Kittencals frosting recipe #89207 I baked in a 9X13 inch pan, the original recipe calls for 3 pans but I don’t have 3 pans I left the original recipe instructions for those who prefer layer cakes I think 50 min baking time for mine was about right , This tasted pretty good, not chocolatey enough for us though Very easy, used a simple buttercream frosting on top and the cake and frosting complimented eachother really well I definitely recommend buttercream for the top because it needs the extra sweetness The cake doesn’t taste bad, I guess my preference is just a sweeter more flavorful cake , I made this for my mother’s 75th birthday I wanted to make German’s Sweet Chocolate Cake like my grandmother used to do for her, but all the steps intimidated me So, used your recipe and the coconut-pecan icing from my grandmother’s very fragile notebook/cookbook The results were outstanding thanks so much for making her birthday special! Kit
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Steps
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Combine Cocoa, Hot Water and Baking Soda in a Small Bowl. |
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Let Stand While Mixing Other Ingredients. |
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3
Done
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Cream the Shortening and Sugar Together in a Mixing Bowl, Using an Electric Mixer Set on Medium Speed, Until Light and Fluffy. |
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Done
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Add Eggs, One at a Time, Beating Well After Each Addition. |
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5
Done
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Beat in Vanilla and Cocoa Mixture. |
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6
Done
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Add Flour Alternately With the Buttermilk to Creamed Mixture Beating Well After Each Addition. |
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7
Done
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Pour Batter Into 3 Greased and Wax Paper Lined 8-Inch Round Cake Pans. |
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8
Done
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Bake in a Preheated 350 Degree F. Oven For 25 Minutes or Until Cakes Test Done. |
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Cool in Pans on Racks For 10 Minutes. |
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10
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Remove from Pans; Cool Completely on Racks. |
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11
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to Assemble Cake, Place One Cake Layer on Serving Plate. |
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12
Done
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Spread With Frosting of Your Choice. |
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13
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Top With Second Cake Layer and Spread a Layer of Frosting. |
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14
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Top With Third Cake Layer and Frost Sides and Top With Remaining Frosting. |
