I keep seeing that many are still looking for eggs and that many markets are out of eggs. That reminded me of my Mom’s one dish Chocolate Cake. Out came my recipe box and there was the recipe, chocolate stains and all. I remember vividly making this cake growing up, she always mixed and baked the cake in the 8 x 8 inch pan. It is extremely easy to make and the results are great. While we are home, it is time to bring back the recipes from years ago when they were always conserving and using what they had in their pantries.
Mom’s Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cold water
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix the dry ingredients in an 8 x 8 inch cake pan. Make three wells is the dry ingredients – add the oil, vinegar and vanilla in each well. Add water. Stir in the pan until thoroughly incorporated.
Bake the cake for 30 minutes. Cool completely – frost with your favorite frosting or dust with powdered sugar.
Mocha Frosting
the perfect frosting for Mom's Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
- 1/3 cup brewed coffee
Instructions
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Combine all in a mixing bowl (add coffee one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency) and mix on high until light and fluffy. Frosts one 8 x 8 inch cake.