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mom's chocolate cake (8x8 pan)

(3 ratings)
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Recipe by
Lisa Foote
@LisaFoote
Castle Pines, CO

My Mom used to make this for us when I was little, usually with powdered sugar on top instead of frosting. It can easily be doubled into a layer cake or 9 x 13. I prefer chocolate cakes from scratch using cocoa..they just seem to taste better! Enjoy!

(3 ratings)
yield 9 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mom's chocolate cake (8x8 pan)

  • 1 1/4 c
    flour, sifted
  • 1/2 c
    shortening or butter
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4 c
    cocoa, unsweetened
  • 1/2 c
    sour cream or greek yogurt
  • 1/2 c
    boiling water
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • powdered sugar to sprinkle on cake

How To Make mom's chocolate cake (8x8 pan)

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Boil water for 1/2 cup in recipe. Lightly grease 8x8 pan
  • 2
    Cream sugar, eggs, shortening (or butter) and vanilla.
  • 3
    In separate bowl sift together all dry ingredients. Alternate mixing wet and dry ingredients. Add boing water last, mix until smooth.
  • 4
    Pour into greased pan, bake for 25-30 minutes, check at 25 minutes with toothpick to see if the cake is done. Cool completely and sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.
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