Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake

Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake
  • PREP TIME
    45 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 15 mins
  • SERVING
    18 People
  • VIEWS
    334

Indulge in a taste of nostalgia with this Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake. A timeless classic, this cake boasts a rich, moist crumb and a decadent buttermilk pecan icing that will transport you back to simpler times. Perfect for any occasion, it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    62 g
  • Cholesterol
    62 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    4 g
  • Saturated Fat
    11 g
  • Sodium
    273 mg
  • Sugar
    49 g
  • Fat
    21 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 2. In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup of butter over medium heat. Stir in 1 cup water and 4 tablespoons cocoa powder until smooth. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly. (8 minutes)

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Recipe View 3. In a medium bowl, dissolve the baking soda in 1/2 cup of buttermilk. Stir in the beaten eggs and vanilla extract. Mix well. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 4. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the cooled cocoa mixture and the buttermilk mixture. Stir until just combined; do not overmix. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (35 minutes)

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Recipe View 7. While the cake is baking, prepare the icing. In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter with 4 tablespoons cocoa powder over medium heat. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 8. Stir in 1/3 cup buttermilk and heat until almost boiling. Remove from heat. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 9. Gradually stir in the sifted confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Stir in the chopped pecans. (7 minutes)

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Recipe View 10. Pour the warm icing evenly over the warm cake. Let the icing set before serving. (15 minutes)

For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
Toast the pecans lightly before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor.
Ensure the cake is still warm when you pour the icing over it; this helps the icing to adhere and creates a beautiful glaze.
To prevent the cake from sticking, you can line the baking pan with parchment paper in addition to greasing and flouring it.
For a deeper chocolate flavor, add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to the batter.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 111 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Tierra Senger

    I added a splash of coffee to the batter to enhance the chocolate flavor, and it was amazing!

  • Xander Stanton

    The instructions were easy to follow, and the cake turned out beautifully. I will definitely make it again.

  • Kaci Lubowitz

    This cake is a family favorite! The icing is absolutely divine.

  • Kraig Spencer

    The buttermilk pecan icing is what makes this cake so special. It's the perfect balance of sweet and nutty.

  • Jakayla Vandervort

    I've made this cake for several birthdays, and it's always a hit. The texture is perfect.

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