Chocolate candy cake

Chocolate candy cake

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 2 c
• vanilla - 1 tsp
• pkg - 1 oz
• water - 1 c
• soda - 1 tsp
• cocoa - 1/4 c
• buttermilk - 1/2 c
• all-purpose flour - 2 c
• butter or oleo - 1 c
• plus 2 Tbsp - 1/4 c
• chopped pecans or walnuts - 1/2 c
• eggs, slightly beaten - 2 item
• Chocolate Candy Frosting - 1 item
• Combine water, butter and cocoa in a heavy saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly

How to make chocolate candy cake:

Combine flour, sugar and soda; mix well and set aside. Combine water, butter and cocoa in a heavy saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Gradually stir into flour mixture. Stir in buttermilk, eggs and vanilla. Pour into a greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. While warm, prick surface at one-inch intervals with a meat fork; spread Chocolate Candy Frosting.Chocolate Candy Frosting:1/2 c. butter or oleo1/4 c. cocoa1 tsp. vanilla1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. evaporated milk1 (16 oz.) pkg. powdered sugar, sifted1/2 c. chopped pecans or walnuts Combine butter, milk and cocoa in a heavy saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a boil, stirring constantly. Immediately remove from heat. Add vanilla and pecans; stir constantly 3 to 5 minutes or until frosting begins to lose its gloss.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Chocolate, Cakes.