Recipe Name One-Layer Chocolate Cake Submitted by julesann Recipe Description Chocolate cake-BHG cookbook, 1989. Chocolate frosting-Grandma's recipe. Use 1/2 recipe for this size cake and whole recipe for 9"x13" cake. Quantity 1 Quantity Unit layer cake Prep Time (minutes) 20 Cook Time (minutes) 35 Ready In (minutes) 55

One-Layer Chocolate Cake Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 cup milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A 1/4 cup shortening 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large egg 1/4 teaspoon salt Steps Sequence Step 1 In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add milk, shortening, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed till combined. beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add egg and beat 2 minutes more. Pour into a greased and floured 9x1-1/2" round baking pan. Bake in a 350* oven for 30-35 minutes or till a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool thoroughly on a rack. Chocolate Frosting Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 4 cups unsifted powdered (icing) sugar 1 stick butter, softened 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 cup milk, 1% with added vitamin A Steps Sequence Step 1 Combine powdered sugar, cocoa, vanilla and milk in bowl. With mixer, beat in butter until fluffy. Add more milk 1 tablespoon at a time, if necessary.