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• Cuisine

  North American >> US >> US

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• Preparation Time

  Cooking Time - 30 minutes, Preparation Time - 30 minutes

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| 1. Sift together and set aside in large bowl the flour and sugar. | 2. In saucepan over medium heat bring to a boil; 1/2 cup margarine or butter, 1/2 cup shortening, 1 cup water, and 4 tablespoons cocoa. | 3. Pour cocoa mixture over flour and sugar mixture. Stir in buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Mix well and pour into a greased and floured sheet pan. | 4. Bake in a preheated 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) oven for 20 minutes. | 5. To Make Frosting: Five minutes before cake is done, bring to boil in a saucepan 1/2 cup margarine or butter, 6 tablespoons milk, and 4 tablespoons cocoa. Remove from heat and immediately stir in the confectioners' sugar, nuts (if desired), and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and immediately pour frosting over cake. Cake may be served warm or at room temperature. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients

Ingredient Name	Quantity	Unit	State	Energy (kcal)	Carbohydrates	Protein (g)	Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
purpose flour	2	cups		-	-	-	-
white sugar	2	cups		1548.0	399.92	0.0	0.0
butter	1	cup		1368.0	62.856	42.744	115.2
water	1	cup		0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
shortening	1/2	cup		906.1	0.0	0.0	102.5
cocoa powder	1/2	cup	unsweetened	98.04	24.897	8.427999999999999	5.891
buttermilk	1/2	cup		-	-	-	-
egg	2			143.0	0.72	12.56	9.51
baking soda	1	teaspoon		0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
vanilla extract	1 1/2	teaspoons		18.144000000000002	0.797	0.0038	0.0038
milk	6	tablespoons		54.9	4.302	2.835	2.943
confectioner sugar	4	cups		-	-	-	-

- Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.