I was in Atlanta recently at our daughter’s and the buzz on her street was “Ashley made the cake”! No, I think the comment was “Ashley made two cakes”! You all know that I was immediately interested in this cake. After hearing rave reviews from everyone and how amazing the cake with chocolate icing is, I was hoping to be able to get a taste during our visit. Just as I mentioned it, everyone said, come over on Sunday to try her cake. To make a long story short, this cake is amazing and worth every accolade that Ashley repeatedly receives. I have to admit, I was not prepared for the ingredient list when she told me, but trust me on this one, this cake is delicious. I am so happy she shared her recipe with me and she gave me a thumbs up to share this recipe with you.
Maw Maw’s Cake with Chocolate Icing
Ingredients
- CAKE
- 1 box Duncan Hines Deluxe Yellow cake mix
- 1 small box, instant vanilla pudding
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup Wesson oil
- 10 ounces Sprite
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- CHOCOLATE ICING
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons light Karo syrup
- 1 stick butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
Instructions
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Cake
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Mix eggs and oil and beat slightly. Add cake mix, and pudding mix. Blend, then beat and add 5 oz. Sprite, beat, add 5 more oz. of Sprite. Stir in vanilla extract.
Grease and flour, three round cake pans. Pour batter evenly into pans, bake at 350 for 25 – 30 minutes. Press fingers lightly in the middle of the cake, if it springs back, it is done. Frost with Chocolate Icing
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Chocolate Icing
Mix sugar and cocoa well in a heavy saucepan. Add all other ingredients, EXCEPT vanilla. Stir well. Turn on heat to medium high, let the mixture come to a brisk rolling boil and boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature. Add vanilla, beat mixture with spoon until it is thick enough to spread. Work quickly!