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Pennsylvania

January 8, 2025

Old-fashioned chocolate cake is a timeless dessert that combines rich flavor with a moist texture., this cake is enjoyed as a special treat for birthdays, celebrations, or family gatherings. Its nostalgic allure and homemade taste evoke cherished memories, making it a favorite in many households. Perfectly paired with a glass of cold milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, an old-fashioned chocolate cake is a delightful indulgence that never goes out of style.

Chocolate Cake

Recipe:

3 tablespoons shortening or butter

1 cup sugar

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

3/4 cup milk

1 cup all-purpose flour (sift before measuring)

1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 ounces chocolate (melted over hot water)

2 - seven-layer pans or 1 8 x 8 x 1 1/2 cake pan

Cream the fat until soft. Add sugar gradually, cream well. Separate egg. Beat egg yolk and add it to the shortening or butter, and sugar. Add vanilla. Melt chocolate over hot water and add. Add the milk to creamed butter, sugar , and chocolate mixture. Sift flour, salt, and baking powder together. Add dry ingredients to the mixture. Beat egg white until stiff and fold lightly into batter. Pour batter into greased pans and bake in a moderate oven.

Loaf cake at 325 degrees 40-50 minutes. Layer pans and cupcakes at 350 degrees 25-30 minutes