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Cake: Mother's Best Fudge Cake

Source of Recipe


Lynne's Country Kitchen






List of Ingredients



• 1 slightly beaten egg
  
• 2/3 cup sugar
  
• 1/2 cup milk
  
• 3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
  
• 1 cup sugar
  
• 1/2 cup shortening
  
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
  
• 2 eggs
  
• 2 cups sifted cake flour
  
• 1 teaspooon baking soda
  
• 1 cup milk
  
• Chocolate Frosting
  






Instructions



1. In saucepan combine 1 beaten egg, 2/3 cup sugar, 1/2 cup milk, and chocolate. Cook and stir over medium heat until chocolate melts and mixture comes just to boiling. Cool.
   
   
2. Gradually add 1 cup sugar to shortening, creaming until light and fluffy. Add vanilla. Add 2 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
   
   
3. Sift together flour, baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with 1 cup milk, beating after each addition. Blend in cooled chocolate mixture.
   
   
4. Bake in 2 greased and floured 9 x 1 1/2 inch round pans at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool.
   
   
5. Frost and fill with your favorite Chocolate Frosting. Decorate with chocolate curls, if desired.