VN:R_U [1.6.8_931]
Rating: 8.0/10 (3 votes cast)

This is a delicious cake, great for birthdays. I have always been asked for the recipe whenever I serve this cake. Enjoy!

Barb’s Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
    1 cup white sugar
    2 tablespoons butter, softened
    1 cup vegetable oil
    1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    1/2 cup buttermilk
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
    1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
    1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1 cup boiling water
    1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
    1/2 cup butter, softened
    1 cup confectioners’ sugar
    2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    2 tablespoons milk
    1 tablespoon strong brewed coffee

Instructions

    1 In a large mixing bowl, add the following ingredients one at a time, beating well after each addition: eggs, white sugar, 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, oil, 1/2 cup cocoa, buttermilk and vanilla. (Instead of buttermilk you can use 3 tablespoons softened butter or margarine, 1/2 cup milk and 1 tablespoon vinegar.)

    2 Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; add to the sugar and egg mixture. Blend well. Fold in the boiling water.

    3 Place batter in two greased and floured 8 inch round cake pans. Sprinkle 1/2 cup chocolate chips over each pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes. Cool.

    4 To Make the Icing: Begin by beating together 1/2 cup butter or margarine, confectioners’ sugar and 2/3 cup cocoa; add 1 teaspoon vanilla, milk and coffee. Beat until very smooth. Add more confectioners’ sugar until you obtain the consistency you want. Spread on cake.