Charlotte's Cocoa Cake
Karen Steffens
Carol Worthington-Levy's mother-in-law, Charlotte Levy, gave her this recipe, which has all the flavor of rich hot chocolate. Prep and Cook Time: about 1 hour.
How to Make It
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 9- by 13-inch baking pan; set aside.
Step 2
In a large bowl, cream together granulated sugar and 3/4 cup butter. Add eggs, buttermilk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla and beat until well blended.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk 1/4 cup cocoa in 1 cup boiling water. Add to sugar mixture and beat to blend. In a medium bowl, combine flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon. Add to sugar-cocoa mixture and beat on low speed to combine thoroughly.
Step 4
Pour batter into prepared baking pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 5
In a 2-quart pan over high heat, whisk together remaining 1/4 cup cocoa and the milk and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add remaining 1/4 cup butter, cut into small pieces, and stir until melted. Whisk in powdered sugar and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix until smooth. Stir in pecans (if using). Pour mixture over the still-warm cake. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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I grew up eating this cake, but we called it Texas Sheet Cake. The cake is delicious, but OH, the icing--the icing is absolutely delectable! It tastes like fudge. My sister and I and later my four children would argue over who got to eat the last drop from the pan. Deceptively simple cake, and always well received.
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Looks yummy I'm going to try it. Thanks for your delicious recipe.
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