Grandma's Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup hot water
chocolate fudge frosting:
2 oz unsweetened chocolate
1 tbsp butter
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 to 2 tbsp half-and-half cream

Directions:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and hot water, beating well after each addition.
Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
For frosting, melt chocolate and butter in a saucepan. Add the sugar, water and cream of tartar. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat. Cool completely, without stirring, about 1 hour. Add vanilla; beat until thickened. Add cream; beat until smooth. Frost cake. Yield: 12-16 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	582.3 Kcal (2438 kJ)
Calories from fat	130.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.5g	22%
Cholesterol	33mg	11%
Sodium	236.78mg	10%
Potassium	149.84mg	3%
Total Carbs	102.54g	34%
Sugars	30.47g	122%
Dietary Fiber	4.31g	17%
Protein	8.53g	17%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	53.5mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	259.87 Kcal (1088 kJ)
Calories from fat	58.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.47g	22%
Cholesterol	14.73mg	11%
Sodium	105.67mg	10%
Potassium	66.87mg	3%
Total Carbs	45.76g	34%
Sugars	13.6g	122%
Dietary Fiber	1.92g	17%
Protein	3.81g	17%
Iron	0.6mg	8%
Calcium	23.9mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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