Chocolate Sheet Cake I

Name: Chocolate Sheet Cake I
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups white sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 cup margarine; 0.5 cup shortening; 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 cup water; 2 eggs, beaten; 0.5 cup buttermilk; 0.5 cup margarine; 6 tablespoons milk; 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

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Good old fashioned chocolate cake with homemade chocolate frosting. A family favorite for many many years.

Recipe by Kim

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

1 - 10x15 inch jelly roll pan

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup margarine
½ cup shortening
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup water
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup buttermilk
½ cup margarine
6 tablespoons milk
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
In a saucepan combine 1/2 cup margarine, shortening, 1/4 cup cocoa and water. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Pour the liquid mixture over the flour, sugar mixture; stir well. Blend in eggs and buttermilk.
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cake cool 10 minutes, then frost while still warm.
To make the Frosting: In a saucepan combine 1/2 cup margarine, milk and 1/4 cup cocoa. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Mix in confectioners' sugar. Pour over warm cake

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

599	Calories
25g	Fat
92g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 599
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g	33%
Saturated Fat 7g	33%
Cholesterol 36mg	12%
Sodium 374mg	16%
Total Carbohydrate 92g	33%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 73g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 39mg	3%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 124mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.