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Aunt Mary's Chocolate Cake

Name: Aunt Mary's Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup margarine; 1 cup water; 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups white sugar; 2 eggs; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1.5 teaspoons baking soda; 0.5 cup sour milk

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Tried and true--best chocolate cake ever! Frost with Best Buttercream Frosting when cool. Even better the second day.

Recipe by Jennifer

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 10 mins

Servings:

24

Yield:

1 - 9x13-inch cake

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Ingredients

½ cup margarine
1 cup water
2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
½ cup sour milk

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch pan. In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate, margarine and water until melted. Stir occasionally until chocolate is smooth. Allow to cool to room temperature.
In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, salt and soda. Pour in milk and eggs. Mix the cooled chocolate mixture into the batter. Pour into prepared pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Frost with Best Buttercream Frosting.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

156	Calories
6g	Fat
26g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 156
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	7%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Cholesterol 16mg	5%
Sodium 183mg	8%
Total Carbohydrate 26g	9%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 14mg	1%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 46mg	1%

* 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.