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Chocolate: Fudge Cake and Frosting

Source of Recipe

Debbie King


List of Ingredients

2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter
1 cup water
4 tablespoons cocoa
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla

FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter
4 tablespoons baking cocoa
6 tablespoons buttermilk
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla


Recipe

In a saucepan, bring shortening, butter, water, and cocoa to a boil. Pour over flour mixture while still hot. Add milk, eggs, soda, and vanilla. Stir well. Bake in a greased 9x13 pan at 350ºF for 40 minutes. Bring butter, cocoa and milk to a boil. Add sugar and vanilla. Spread over cake while both are hot. Cool completely before cutting.