Chocolate Cake

ElizabethElizabeth

ingredients

  • Cake:
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 c. butter
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 c. cocoa
  • 1 c. water
  • 1/2 c. buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • Frosting:
  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 6 Tbsp. milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/4 c. cocoa
  • 1 lb. powder sugar
  • 1 c. pecans (optional)

directions

  • 1

    Mix flour, sugar, and salt.

  • 2

    Combine butter, cocoa, and water in pan.

  • 3

    Cook to boiling.

  • 4

    Pour over sugar and flour- mix thoroughly.

  • 5

    Add buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, and vanilla. Mix well.

  • 6

    Pour into a greased jelly roll pan.

  • 7

    Bake at 375° for 20 minutes.

  • 8

    Frosting:

  • 9

    Combine butter, cocoa, and milk. Cook to boiling. Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients.

  • 10

    Mix well and spread on cake while hot.

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