Secret Cake Recipe

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Directions:

  1. Combine flour and white sugar in a large bowl and set aside.
  2. Put 1/2 cup buttermilk into a large glass and add baking soda, stir until combined, set aside.
  3. In medium sauce pan over medium heat combine water, shortening, 1/2 cup butter and 4 tablespoons cocoa. Stir until shortening and butter are melted. Allow to boil over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  4. Add chocolate mixture to dry ingredients mix until well combined. Add buttermilk baking soda mixture, stir until blended. Add eggs and mix at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and mix well. Pour into a 9 x 13 inch pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes.
  5. To Make Frosting: Combine 1/2 cup butter, 1/3 cup buttermilk, and 3 tablespoons cocoa in medium sauce pan, allow to come to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and add confectioners' sugar and mix well, add 1 teaspoon vanilla and chopped nuts. Pour over hot cake. Allow cake to cool. The longer this sets the better it gets!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 8396.08 Kcal (35153 kJ)
Calories from fat 2781.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 309.06g 475%
Cholesterol 837.78mg 279%
Sodium 4632.21mg 193%
Potassium 1372.67mg 29%
Total Carbs 1405.46g 468%
Sugars 1174.69g 4699%
Dietary Fiber 19.97g 80%
Protein 52.37g 105%
Vitamin A 2.3mg 76%
Iron 19.6mg 109%
Calcium 1258mg 126%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 358.03 Kcal (1499 kJ)
Calories from fat 118.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.18g 475%
Cholesterol 35.73mg 279%
Sodium 197.53mg 193%
Potassium 58.53mg 29%
Total Carbs 59.93g 468%
Sugars 50.09g 4699%
Dietary Fiber 0.85g 80%
Protein 2.23g 105%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 76%
Iron 0.8mg 109%
Calcium 53.6mg 126%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 192.9
    Points
  • 235
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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