This is a family recipe passed down (it has been reprinted a couple of times) Enjoy!

by carinabelle

2 Comments

  1. capital-minutia

    Cake (9”x13” pan):

    1. Sift together: 2c sugar and 2c flour

    2. Bring these to a rapid boil: 1 stick butter, 1/2c oil, 4 tbsp cocoa powder, 1c water

    3. Pour the boiled mixture over the dry mixture and mix well. 

    4. Beat 2 eggs and mix well into the mixture above. 

    5. Add 1/2c buttermilk, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt  – mix well (do not beat).

    6. Bake 350F for 20 minutes.

    Icing:

    1. Bring to a boil: 1 stick butter, 4 tbsp cocoa powder, 6 tbsp milk

    2. Remove from heat, add 1 box powdered sugar*, 1 tsp vanilla, 1c nuts (optional)

    3. Spread over hot cake

    Thanks to u/carinabelle & Danielle Draper!

    *I have no clue how much this is! Happy to add info & fix errors!

  2. Glass_Zone_1380

    This sounds like a cake my mother made. Gonna try it & see! Thanks!