"Choc" it up, My Dad’s Chocolate Cake

written by:Cassity Kmetzsch

Wanna know what the best cake on earth tastes like?  Heaven!  And guess what, that heavenly recipe is coming right at you like a red hot shooting star!  It is chocolate, but for those of you that love maple, it is in there too, and a hint of almond… and concourses of angels singing from above… sorry got carried away.

I promise, this is one of the best, most delicious  recipes on the planet.  It is a recipe that my dad’s mother has been making since she was a newlywed, so it has definitely passed the test of time.  Also, it’s history gives me a reason to love it it even more.   And finally,  it is a simple recipe, and you too can make it from scratch!

Dad’s Chocolate Cake
2- 3 bread loaf pans or 8 small mini loaf pans
In a bowl mix together:
1 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1-2 eggs (as desired)
1/4 tsp maple Extract
1/s tsp vanilla
In a separate bowl melt and mix together
1/2 cup butter (1 cube)
2 tsp oil
6 Tbsp cocoa
When chocolate and butter are smooth like above, add them to the first batter and combine.
 
Now add and incorporate
1/2 cup boiling water
Pour into greased and floured pans
Bake 375
20 minutes for small laves 
25 minutes for large, (or toothpick test it)
Frosting (must accompany this cake!!!)
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp maple extract
1/4 tsp almond extract
6 Tbsp cocoa
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 tsp salt
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. 
Add about a  Tbsp of boiling water at a time and mix to desired consistency. 
(we usually like it to be the thin enough to pour over each piece).
P.S.  We also used this frosting to make cookies.
Prepare the frosting to a thicker consistency,
spread between 2 graham crackers 
then freeze them, and eat when ever you like them, straight from the freezer!

Cassity Kmetzsch
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Cassity Kmetzsch started Remodelaholic after graduating from Utah State University with a degree in Interior Design. Remodelaholic is the place to share her love for knocking out walls, and building everything back up again to not only add function but beauty to her home. Together with her husband Justin, they have remodeled 6 homes and are working on a seventh. She is a mother of four amazing girls. Making a house a home is her favorite hobby.

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13 Comments

  6. >This looks AMAZING! I have a recipe that looks similar, but you make it in a jellyroll pan with Nesle Quick. Thanks for hosting!
    Ramsey

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  8. >Oh my gosh, delish! I can't wait to try this!! And it's transfat free…yippee!

    Kat 🙂

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  9. >Wow, what a tempting cake. I love the small loaves and the drizzeled frosting.

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  11. >That looks sinful! 🙂

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