Special Chocolate Cake I

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9x13 inch baking pan by greasing and flouring it. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder until well combined. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, 1 cup milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Gradually stir in the cold brewed coffee until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 40 mins Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. (40 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting. (60 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins To Prepare the Whipped Cream Frosting: In a small saucepan, whisk together ¼ cup flour and 1 cup milk until smooth. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 20 mins Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency. Remove from heat and let cool completely, covering the surface with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. (20 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, cream together the confectioners' sugar, butter, and shortening until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Gradually beat in the cooled flour-milk mixture until smooth. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and beat until the frosting is thick and creamy. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Slice, serve, and enjoy!