I have had this recipe (from Mary J.) since the early 80's. It used to be the main cake I made. It is fast, easy and good, and I always have everything I need. I do a lot more cakes now, but this is the ONLY chocolate frosting I use. It is basic, but always gets great reviews.
CRAZY (CHOCOLATE) CAKE
from Mary J.
BATTER - mix on low speed, then on high about 2 mins.
3 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
2 teas. soda
2 teas. salt
2teas. vanilla
2 table. vinegar
3/4 cup veg. oil
2 cups cold water
Pour into sprayed 9x13 pan. Bake at 350* for 35-40 mins.
(Or use large rimmed cookie sheet and bake for 25-30 min. I use 9x13.)
Let cool before frosting.
FROSTING (This may be a common/standard recipe. If so, it is because it works.)
Mix well
2 2/3 cups powdered sugar
2/3 cup softened butter (margarine will work)
1/2 cup cocoa
3/4 tea. vanilla
2 table. milk
(I was going to link up to my favourite (and very fast easy) go to recipe, but I found out I have not posted it, yet. HOW CAN THAT BE? (That is sooo weird. When I make it for a kidult to take somewhere there are always requests for the recipe, so I cannot believe it has not been posted. Sorry.)
I will post it soon for a THROW BACK THURSDAY recipe.
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3 comments:
It is the BEST frosting!
I made this cake and brought it to a family gathering and it was a hit! It was so good. I don't usually like cake but this one was so moist and yummy! Thanks for the recipe I have already passed it on to a friend.
Thank-you for your comment, LizAnn. I am glad that you liked it.
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