Thirty Minute Cocoa Cake With Quick Cocoa Frosting

Thirty Minute Cocoa Cake With Quick Cocoa Frosting

by Candice Howell 2 years ago
4.6 (9)
408.4 kcal
59.6 g carbs
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Description

When you need a great cake FAST! You frost while hot in the pan saving time! Great for potlucks and bake sales when you need a cake now.

Ingredients
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup butter
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • ½ cup butter
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 3 ½ cups sifted confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
  1. 1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup butter or margarine, 1/4 cup cocoa, and water. Cook over medium heat until butter is melted.
  2. 2. In a large mixing bowl stir together sugar, flour, soda, and cinnamon. Add cocoa mixture to flour mixture, and blend. Beat together eggs and buttermilk, and blend into batter thoroughly. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Pour batter into ungreased 9 x 13 inch pan.
  3. 3. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4. To Make Frosting: Five minutes before cake is done, combine 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup cocoa, and milk in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and simmer about 3 minutes; remove from heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla, blending until smooth. Spread immediately over hot cake in pan. Sprinkle with nuts.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 9 x 13 inch pan
calories: 408.4 kcal
carbohydrates: 59.6 g
protein: 3.6 g
saturated fat: 10.4 g
cholesterol: 62 mg
sodium: 196.8 mg
fiber: 1.5 g
sugar: 46.9 g