Aunt Mary's Chocolate Cake

Tried and true--best chocolate cake ever! Frost with Best Buttercream Frosting when cool. Even better the second day.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 156 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
• ½ cup margarine
• ½ cup sour milk
• 1 cup water
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch pan. In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate, margarine and water until melted. Stir occasionally until chocolate is smooth. Allow to cool to room temperature.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, salt and soda. Pour in milk and eggs. Mix the cooled chocolate mixture into the batter. Pour into prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Frost with Best Buttercream Frosting.