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| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
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Serving Size 1 (123g) Recipe makes 10 servings |
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| Calories 396 | ||
| Calories from Fat 156 | (39%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 17.4g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat 4.7g | 23% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 7.5g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.3g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 42mg | 14% | |
| Sodium 415mg | 17% | |
| Potassium 132mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 58.1g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber 2.7g | 10% | |
| Sugars 33.6g | ||
| Protein 5.3g | 10% | |
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour or cake flour (do not use self-rising flour)
- 1 2/3 cups sugar
- 2/3 cup cocoa
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 2 eggs (1/3 to 1/2 cup)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions
1
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour pans. 13x9x2 or two 9 inch or three 8 inch round layer pans. Measure all ingredients into large mixer bowl.Blend 1/2 minute on low speed, scraping bowl constantly. Beat 3 minutes high speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan(s).2
Bake oblong about 45 minutes, layers 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick insterted in center comes out clean. Cool.3
Frost with your favorite frosting or just sprinkle powdered sugar on top.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: Murdoc
On Aug 9, 2009
One of my favorite childhood cakes. My mother often topped it with White Mountain Frosting. http://www.recipezaar.com/White-Mountain-Frosting-73425
From: Chef #1268610
On May 15, 2009
My mother made this cake a lot while we were growing up. She loved it because it called for water and was inexpensive to make. To this day it is still my favorite chocolate cake. I'm lucky enough to have an old Betty Crocker cookbook that still lists it. Anyone who tries it won't be dissapointed!!
From: Chef #1050610
On Nov 28, 2008
This is my favorite chocolate cake. Easy to make, moist and delicious. Can't find it on the betty crocker web site. Thanks for posting it.
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