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Christmas Chocolate Town Cake

Name: Christmas Chocolate Town Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 0.5 cup boiling water; 0.66670000553131 cup shortening; 1.75 cups white sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 eggs; 2.5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1.3329999446869 cups buttermilk

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This recipe was on a Christmas ornament I received years ago. It's an excellent chocolate cake. Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting.

Recipe by CGFPLANNER

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs

Servings:

12

Yield:

2 to 9 - inch round pans

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Ingredients

½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup boiling water
⅔ cup shortening
1 ¾ cups white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 ⅓ cups buttermilk

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 - 9 inch pans. Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
Combine cocoa and boiling water in small bowl to form a smooth paste. Cool slightly.
In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, mixing just until incorporated. Blend in cocoa paste.
Divide batter into 2 prepared 9 inch pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pans then turn out onto wire rack and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

342	Calories
13g	Fat
52g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 342
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g	17%
Saturated Fat 5g	27%
Cholesterol 39mg	13%
Sodium 340mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 52g	19%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 31g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 0mg	2%
Calcium 45mg	3%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 136mg	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.