Directions:
- Combine cocoa, hot water and baking soda in a small bowl.
- Let stand while mixing other ingredients.
- Cream the shortening and sugar together in a mixing bowl, using an electric mixer set on medium speed, until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Beat in vanilla and cocoa mixture.
- Add flour alternately with the buttermilk to creamed mixture beating well after each addition.
- Pour batter into 3 greased and wax paper lined 8-inch round cake pans.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for 25 minutes or until cakes test done.
- Cool in pans on racks for 10 minutes.
- Remove from pans; cool completely on racks.
- To assemble cake, place one cake layer on serving plate.
- Spread with frosting of your choice.
- Top with second cake layer and spread a layer of frosting.
- Top with third cake layer and frost sides and top with remaining frosting.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 472.94 Kcal (1980 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 143.67 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 15.96g | 25% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 57.04mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 440.85mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 207.83mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbs | 73.9g | 25% | |
| Sugars | 40.83g | 163% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.76g | 7% | |
| Protein | 7.49g | 15% | |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 69.6mg | 7% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 301.62 Kcal (1263 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 91.63 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 10.18g | 25% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 36.38mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 281.15mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 132.55mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbs | 47.13g | 25% | |
| Sugars | 26.04g | 163% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.12g | 7% | |
| Protein | 4.77g | 15% | |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 44.4mg | 7% | |
* 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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