My Mom's Chocolate Cake

Name: My Mom's Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup shortening; 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 cup white sugar; 1 egg; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1.5 cups sifted all-purpose flour; 0.5 cup hot water

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A simple, old-fashioned chocolate cake. Great with a chocolate glaze.

Submitted by SEBRING SOCKS

Published on June 18, 2020

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

9

Yield:

1 8-inch square pan

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½ cup shortening
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
½ cup hot water

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 inch square pan.
In a large saucepan, melt together the shortening and cocoa. Remove from heat and stir in sugar and egg. Mix buttermilk with baking soda, salt and vanilla, then blend into chocolate mixture. Beat in flour. Stir in hot water. Pour into prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

294	Calories
13g	Fat
42g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 9
Calories 294
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g	17%
Saturated Fat 4g	18%
Cholesterol 22mg	7%
Sodium 307mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate 42g	15%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 24g
Protein 5g	9%
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 45mg	3%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 145mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

My Mom's Chocolate Cake

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