Special Chocolate Cake I recipe

Name: Special Chocolate Cake I
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups white sugar; ½ cup shortening; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ cup butter; ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 cup milk; ½ cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup cold, brewed coffee

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine and sift together 2 cups flour, 2 cups sugar, cocoa, salt, baking soda and baking powder. In a small bowl, blend together eggs, oil, 1 cup milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla; combine with dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly and then stir in one cup cold coffee (may use instant coffee). Batter will be very thin but it bakes into a rich, dark, moist cake.

Step 3

Pour into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake for about 40 minutes.

Step 4

To Make Whipped Cream Frosting: Combine 1/4 cup flour and 1 cup milk, adding milk slowly and beating until smooth. Set over moderate heat and stir constantly until thickened. Set aside to chill completely. Combine 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar with 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup shortening beating until light and fluffy; stir in well cooled flour-milk mixture and beat at high speed until thick and creamy. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and beat until thoroughly combined. Spread frosting over cooled cake. Enjoy!