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Old Fashion Chocolate Cake
Old Fashion Chocolate Cake
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This Old Fashion Chocolate Cake delivers nostalgic flavor with minimal effort. The simple one-bowl method creates a thin, tender batter that transforms into a perfectly moist cake with deep cocoa notes. Unusual ingredients like vinegar interact with the baking soda for exceptional rise and texture, while the addition of nutmeats provides pleasant crunch. A humble loaf cake that proves sometimes the simplest recipes yield the most satisfying results.
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Ingredients
5 tablespoons Crisco or Spry
1 c. sugar
4 T. cocoa
1 1/4 c. flour
1 t. soda
1/2 t. salt
1 c. cold water
1 t. vanilla
1 t. vinegar
nutmeats
Directions
Melt Crisco or Spry in saucepan.
Cool.
Sift the first 5 dry ingredients and add to melted shortening.
Combine the cold water, vanilla, vinegar and nutmeats.
Add one-half to dry ingredients and mix well.
Then add the rest.
Mixture will be thin.
Bake in a loaf pan at 350° for 30 minutes.
Servings\Yield
Makes one loaf, serves 8 people
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving - Calories: 270; Total Fat: 10g (Saturated Fat: 3g); Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 260mg; Total Carbohydrates: 43g (Dietary Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 27g); Protein: 3g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dorothy Howlett 🔑 Keywords: desserts, chocolate, cake, cocoa
🗂️ Categories: 🍰 Cakes, 🍨 Desserts
📚 Collections: Cooking with Carl, Hugh & Your Friends, The TFR Cookbook
Old Fashion Chocolate Cake was added on March 01, 2007 and last updated on November 02, 2021.
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