Death By Chocolate Cake
November 13th, 2009 by Fiddledeedee
Around the holiday season, I pull out the big guns for Saturday Stirrings. These are the tried and true recipes that no Christmas season is complete without.
Our big family Thanksgiving get together is already underway as far as the planning goes. E-mails are flying between families at break neck speed. Just today I received correspondence from my brother-in-law inquiring about the status of the Death by Chocolate Cake that I make, and if I would be bringing it over on Thanksgiving.
I attempted to make the legendary Death By Chocolate Cake a few years ago using Splenda instead of the real thing. He still hasn’t forgiven me. I assured him that I would indeed be making the cake, and it would be replete with REAL sugar.
This is an easy cake to make. But looks and tastes like you slaved over it for DAYS. I won’t tell if you won’t tell.
Death By Chocolate Cake
Mix in Large Bowl:
- 2 Cups Sifted Flour
- 2 Cups Sugar
Put in Sauce Pan & Bring to Boil:
- 1 Cup Margerine (2 Sticks)
- 4 T. Cocoa
- 1 Cup Water
Pour over Flour & Sugar & Stir
Then Add:
- 1 t. Vanilla
- 1/2 Cup Buttermilk
- 1 t. Baking Soda (Mix in Buttermilk)
- 2 Eggs
Bake @ 350 for 30 minutes
Frosting:
Put in Sauce Pan & Bring to Boil:
- 1 Stick Margerine
- 4 T. Cocoa
- 5 T. Milk
Remove From Heat & Add:
- 1 t. Vanilla
- 3/4 Box Powder Sugar
- 1 Cup Chopped Nuts
Pour over warm sheet cake (in pan)
Stand back and collect the complements.
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Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
Posted in Recipes, Saturday Stirrings | 10 Comments »
November 13th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
Sounds delicious! But as long as you’re going to die anyway, you might as well use butter.
November 13th, 2009 at 9:55 pm
Gurrrrl, I’m with GrammaMack on that one. Butter makes everything wonderful. Of course that may explain my need to hit the gym……
November 13th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
Do you *have* to have the buttermilk? I never have that on hand!
November 13th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
Oh yum!!! “Death by Chocolate Cake” sounds out of this world! thanks for the recipe!
November 13th, 2009 at 11:42 pm
yum!
November 14th, 2009 at 7:03 am
Woo Hooo! Can’t wait to try this!
November 14th, 2009 at 7:32 pm
Trying to add something to Saturday Stirrings but blogspot is giving me 40 fits….I can’t copy and paste a Word document. Who can’t copy and paste?!!! I just want things to work!
Keep the faith…I’ll figure it out.
November 15th, 2009 at 5:44 am
Why? Why is this happening to me? ::Judy slams head on desk:: My blog entry shows up great – but the words are all missing. I’m trying to fix this but I can honestly say that it’s not looking good for the home team. I need more coffee…..
November 15th, 2009 at 8:27 am
I have been making this since the last time you posted it and I just have to say I LOVE THIS CAKE!!! Btw, I always use butter.
@ Melanie, as a substitute for buttermilk you can put a Tbs of white vinegar or lemon juice in a measuring cup, add milk up to the 1 cup line and let it sit for a few minutes. Or I guess you would want to half that for this recipe but it works fine.
November 16th, 2009 at 11:30 am
My mom has made this cake my entire life and now that my youngest has an egg allergy, I’ve found it to be the perfect dessert for her! Because what kid doesn’t need a slice of chocolate cake every once in awhile?