Howard'S Cake (Chocolate Cake)

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup cocoa
  • 1 cup water, cold
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda

Instructions

  1. Dissolve cocoa in cold water to make a paste.
  2. Combine cocoa paste with the sugar shortening eggs and vanilla and mix well.
  3. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Fold into first mixture.
  4. Dissolve soda in boiling water and add to the batter. It will be thin.
  5. Pour into two greased 8-inch cake pans and bake at 300F for an hour.
  6. Frost with your favorite frosting.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

643 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9g 18% DV
Total Fat 32.9g 42% DV
Carbs 68.2g 25% DV
Fiber 10.3g 37% DV
Sugar 3.6g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19260.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 894.8mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 1577.5mg 100% DV
Iron 8.3mg 46% 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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