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Mother's Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 cups sugar
2 cups sifted flour
1 cup water
1 stick margarine
4 Tbsp cocoa
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tsp cinnamon

Frosting:
1 stick margarine
4 Tbsp cocoa
1/3 cup milk
1 box powdered sugar
1 cup pecans
1 tsp vanilla
Directions:
Directions:
Combine sugar and flour and set aside. Dissolve baking soda in buttermilk. Combine water, margarine, cocoa, and shortening, bring to a boil and remove from heat. Add flour and sugar mixture and blend well. Add eggs, buttermilk, and cinnamon. Pour into a greased and floured 9x13 pan. Bake at 375º degrees for 25-30 minutes or until top springs back when touched. Do not remove from pan.

Frosting:
Bring margarine, cocoa, and milk to a boil. Remove from heat and blend in sugar nuts and vanilla. When smooth spread on warm cake.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
My Mother (Shirley Sharp) made this cake for our family and it was always a favorite.

 

 

 

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