Bertha'S Chocolate Cake

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. Crisco
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 c. buttermilk
  • 3 heaping Tbsp. cocoa
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 c. boiling water

Instructions

  1. Mix sugar and shortening; add eggs one at a time.
  2. Beat well. Put baking soda into buttermilk and stir.
  3. Add this to sugar mixture.
  4. Sift flour and cocoa together and add this together, mixing well.
  5. Put in boiling water and vanilla last.
  6. Bake in a greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan and cook at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes.
  7. Put your favorite chocolate icing on top.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

442 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.5g 21% DV
Total Fat 9.1g 12% DV
Carbs 65.5g 24% DV
Fiber 10.7g 38% DV
Sugar 4.9g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 6964.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 939mg 20% DV
Cholesterol 67.3mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 27.5mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 131mg 10% DV
Iron 5.7mg 32% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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