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GERTRUDE ARMSTRONG CHOCOLATE CAKE | |
This is my family's favorite cake and is delicious when served warm from the oven. 2 cups sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup shortening (Crisco) 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1 cup water 1/4 cup cocoa 1/2 cup buttermilk 2 eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla Sift together sugar and flour. In saucepan bring to a boil shortening, butter, water and cocoa. Pour over flour mixture while hot. Add buttermilk, eggs, baking soda and vanilla. Bake in large cookie sheet with sides or 2 (8x8-inch) greased and floured pans. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes. ICING: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 4 tbsp. cocoa 6 tbsp. milk 1 (1 lb.) box confectioners' sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup pecans, chopped Bring to a boil butter, cocoa and milk. Add confectioners' sugar, vanilla and pecans. Mix well and spread over cake while both cake and icing are hot. |
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