Inexpensive
Cocoa Cake Recipe

Cocoa Cake recipe sent in
by Evelyn Hall
No need for pudding in this recipe, surprisingly moist and delicious.
1 cup
3/4 cup
1 1/4 cup
1/2 cup
2
2 cups
1 tsp
1 tsp
1/2 tsp
1 cup
1 tsp
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Boiling water
Cocoa
White granulated sugar
Shortening
Eggs, separated
Sifted cake flour
Baking powder
Baking soda
Salt
Soured milk or buttermilk
Vanilla |
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Oven Temp ~ 375°
Baking Time ~ 25 Min.
Pan Type ~ Two 9 inch round pans |
Preheat oven, spray pan with non-stick
spray and line pans with parchment paper.
Pour boiling water over cocoa.
Stir until mixture is smooth.
Cream sugar and shortening.
Add egg yolks. Beat again.
Sift dry ingredients together 3 times.
Add alternately to creamed mixture, the dry ingredients and the milk.
Add cocoa mixture and vanilla.
Lastly fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
Bake in prepared pans for
allotted time.
Ice with desired frosting.