Gob Cake

The gob cake is a Pennsylvanian relative of whoopie pie, combining a chocolate cake with sweet, creamy icing, as done in this recipe.

• Calories: 287 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, softened
• 2 cups white sugar
• ½ cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 teaspoons baking soda
• ⅔ cup vegetable oil
• 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups water
• ⅔ cup milk
• 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix the flour, 2 cups of the sugar, baking soda, 6 tablespoons of the cocoa, salt, vegetable oil, vinegar, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and the water together. Stir until just combined. Pour batter into on ungreased 13x9 inch baking pan.

Step 3

Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes. Let cake cool than ice.

Step 4

To Make Icing: Beat together the butter or margarine, vegetable shortening, 1 cup sugar, milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Continue beating for 10 minutes. Spread over cooled cake.