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Slice of old fashioned chocolate cake with boiled icing on a plate

Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake

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Description

This nostalgic sheet cake combines a tender buttermilk crumb with a hint of warm cinnamon, finished with a decadent pour-over fudge icing. It is an easy, no-mixer-required recipe that results in a perfectly moist and chocolatey treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter (for icing)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for icing)
  • 6 tablespoons buttermilk (for icing)
  • 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, then stir in the water and cocoa powder until smooth; remove from heat to cool slightly.
  3. In a medium bowl, dissolve the baking soda into the buttermilk, then stir in the beaten eggs and vanilla extract.
  4. Whisk the cooled cocoa mixture into the buttermilk mixture until well combined.
  5. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  6. Pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until blended.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. While the cake is finishing, melt the butter and cocoa for the icing in a saucepan, then stir in the buttermilk and heat until almost boiling.
  9. Remove the icing from heat and whisk in the confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and pecans until smooth.
  10. Pour the warm icing immediately over the cake while it is still warm from the oven.

Notes

To achieve the best results, ensure you pour the icing immediately while both the cake and the glaze are still warm, allowing the fudge to set perfectly as it cools. If you prefer a smoother texture without the crunch, the pecans can be easily replaced with a handful of chocolate chips or omitted entirely.

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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