cold water chocolate cake

(4 ratings)
Recipe by
Deb Weathers
Casa Grande, AZ

My mom decorated cakes for years, and this is one of her best recipes. This cake is quite moist, and it doesn't "crumb," so it is great for frosting/decorating. We always choose this cake to celebrate birthdays in my family.

(4 ratings)
yield 12 -16
prep time 10 Min
cook time 1 Hr

Ingredients For cold water chocolate cake

  • 2 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c
    oleo margarine, softened (do not melt)
  • 2
    eggs, beaten
  • 2
    unsweetened chocolate squares, melted (or 1/2 c. cocoa)
  • 1 c
    cold water
  • 3 c
    flour with 2 tsp. baking powder and 1/4 tsp salt mixed in
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 c
    water (alternate with flour mixture)

How To Make cold water chocolate cake

  • 1
    Beat sugar and oleo until well mixed--looks like grainy, lighter colored butter.
  • 2
    Add beaten eggs and melted chocolate; mix well.
  • 3
    Add cold water and vanilla. Mix gently. Add remaining cold water alternately with flour mixture.
  • 4
    Bake at 350 degrees in a greased 9x13 pan or two round pans for a layer cake.
  • 5
    Cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

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