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Ingredients
| eggs: 2 |
| granulated sugar: 1 cup |
| salted butter: 2 Tbl (softened) |
| vegetable oil: 1 cup |
| unsweetened cocoa powder (sifted): 1/2 cup |
| buttermilk: 1/2 cup |
| vanilla extract: 1 tsp |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 2 1/4 cups |
| baking powder: 1 1/2 tsp |
| baking soda: 1 1/2 tsp |
| salt: 1/4 tsp |
| water: 1 cup (boiling) |
| semisweet chocolate chips (chips): 1 cup |
| salted butter: 1/2 cup (softened) |
| powdered sugar (unsifted): 1 cup |
| unsweetened cocoa powder (sifted): 2/3 cup |
| vanilla extract: 1 tsp |
| 2% milk: 2 Tbl |
| regular coffee: 1 Tbl (strong brewed) |
Barb's Chocolate Cake
Credit: AllRecipes
User rating:
"This is a delicious cake, great for birthdays. I have always been asked for the recipe whenever I serve this cake. Enjoy!"
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Prep Time
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Cook Time
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Servings
10 serving(s)
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Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the following ingredients one at a time, beating well after each addition: eggs, white sugar, 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, oil, 1/2 cup cocoa, buttermilk and vanilla. (Instead of buttermilk you can use 3 tablespoons softened butter or margarine, 1/2 cup milk and 1 tablespoon vinegar.)
- Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; add to the sugar and egg mixture. Blend well. Fold in the boiling water.
- Place batter in two greased and floured 8 inch round cake pans. Sprinkle 1/2 cup chocolate chips over each pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes. Cool.
- To Make the Icing: Begin by beating together 1/2 cup butter or margarine, confectioners' sugar and 2/3 cup cocoa; add 1 teaspoon vanilla, milk and coffee. Beat until very smooth. Add more confectioners' sugar until you obtain the consistency you want. Spread on cake.