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Grandma's Chocolate Cake



This is my Grandma's chocolate cake recipe its in fact very similar to the coffee cake and made in a jiffy she makes me smile as she makes both at the same time and often freezes one, or eats both :-). But there are always folks calling in for tea and cake at Grandma's. For me I just make one at a time, there's just three of us (soon 4!) and it gets eaten fast.



Ingredients:


Tips from my Grandma - weigh eggs and then use the same weight of flour, sugar and butter, this really works.

  • 2 medium eggs
  • 4 oz of self raising cake flour (the same weight of the eggs)
  • 4 oz of butter, softened
  • 4 oz sugar 
  • 1/4 of a cup of cocoa


Method:

  1. mix about 3 teaspoon of cocoa with 1/4 cup hot water and allow it to cool
  2. mix the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy 
  3. add the eggs, flour and the cocoa
  4. line a round baking tin with grease proof paper and bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes until a knife comes out clean
  5. melt chocolate and cover the cake and let your toddler pour sprinkles over it !









Love simple recipes for cakes and so admire all you amazing bakers in the blogging world for your talent

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  1. KimJune 9, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    your daughter is ADORABLE!!! awwwwww she is savoring that chocolate cake~~~

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  2. AnonymousJune 10, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    I love how your daughter has fun with you in the kitchen! Future food blogger maybe? Lovely cake and love the fun sprinkles on top. xoxo

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  3. A Spoonful of YUMM !June 10, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    a simple recipe is something i love & grandma's touch is perfect !

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  4. RitaJune 10, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    She is adorable and I,m sure she must be thrilled that you let her be part of your baking. Great recipe and bravo for Grandma.
    Rita

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  5. LaurenJune 10, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    When is the baby coming? I can't believe you're still baking. Love the look of Grandma's cake. I don't bake so I have no recipes to share.

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  6. Maris (In Good Taste)June 10, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Your daughter is absolutely adorable! I love the simplicity of this and knowing that your daughter will be passing this recipe down for generations to come. Have a great weekend!

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  7. Belinda @zomppaJune 10, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    She looks like she's having fun! Yay to 4!

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  8. My Little SpaceJune 10, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Rebecca, Jasmine has grown so much. Isn't she a darling! Thanks for sharing your grandma's recipe. It looks awesome. Hope you're enjoying your day.
    Blessings, Kristy

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  9. Betty ManousosJune 10, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    soooo delicious!
    looks to die for. :))

    happy weekend!

    betty

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  10. SavoringTime in the KitchenJune 10, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    What an adorable photo of Jasmine! I'll be she can't wait to have a piece of your Grandma's cake :) It sounds easy and delicious!

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  11. KrystaJune 10, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    That seems really easy. I just love recipes that come from Grandmothers.

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  12. AnonymousJune 10, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Simple and looks delicious. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

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  13. IlkeJune 10, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    That is a great tip from your Grandma. I will try for the next cake! Your daughter looks lovely, it seems like you have such a great helper :)

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  14. Tanvi@SinfullySpicyJune 10, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Oh my, last picture of your daughter licking the cake is so adorable!! HUGS! Love this simple & quick recipe.

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  15. aipiJune 10, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Yum, love your grandma's version, looks superb n decadent !!!
    US Masala

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  16. TorviewtorontoJune 10, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    this looks delicious little one seems to like too

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  17. chow and chatterJune 10, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    junia thanks we think so :-)
    chef pandita he he maybe whatever she wants
    a spoonful of yumm so true
    Rita oh its fun to have her help
    Lauren oh no worries due to August
    Maris oh thats a thought
    Belinda :-)
    kristy thanks she is isn't she :-)
    betty have a good weekend as well
    Susan you must have fun in the kitchen with your little Grandson :-)
    Kyrsta so true
    yummy chunklet :-)
    Ilke oh enjoy
    tanvi oh thanks
    aipi :-)
    torview yep she enjoyed it

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  18. SwathiJune 10, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Looks so delicious, your princess is enjoying cake every much.

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  19. Simply LifeJune 11, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    oh that looks like the perfect cake at any age!

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  20. Roz @ weightingfor50June 11, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    I love how your daughter gets in there and helps. And that you are using recipes passed down from your Grandma. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  21. Lisa @ Healthful SenseJune 11, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    I love the simplicity of Grandma's recipes! Grandma knows best :)

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  22. EA-The Spicy RDJune 11, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Id love to join you and your Grandma for some tea and cake :-).

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  23. Gloria BakerJune 11, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Delicious Tart and delicious swet girl ahe is adorable! LOL gloria

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  24. kankanaJune 11, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    your daughter is so so so cute! Lovely chocolate cake and i will remember the tip she shared.

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  25. Christine's PantryJune 11, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Great post! Your daughter is adorable! Great recipe!

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  26. Regan Jones, RDNJune 11, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    How wonderful that the ingredients are matched in weight to the eggs... it's the recipe for the perfect ratios! I'm in love w/my new set of kitchen scales & now wishing all baked recipes used weights. I think I would be a much better baker that way!

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  27. LisaJune 11, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    What a sweet picture of both the cake and your little girl. Can't wait for the new addition!

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  28. sweetlifeJune 11, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    how cute is she, love that snap! soon to be a family of four, how fun!! thanks for sahring

    sweetlife

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  29. chow and chatterJune 11, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    swathi oh she enjoys making it more than anything
    simply life so true
    Roz :-) oh hope it stays with her
    Lisa :-)
    EA oh that would be fun
    Gloria thanks
    kankana :-)
    Christine thanks so much
    Regan oh the scales will help for sure
    Lisa oh will be fun he he
    thanks Bonnie

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  30. Fresh Local and BestJune 11, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    I love simple recipes too! This is so wonderfully easy to remember and looks delicious! Jasmine is so cute!

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  31. Xinmei @ Pudding Pie LaneJune 12, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    Thanks for your lovely comment :) I wouldn't mind a bit of this to celebrate with, it's so sparkly and pretty!

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  32. chow and chatterJune 12, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    thanks so much Christine so is your little guy
    Xinmei my pleasure

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  33. UnknownJune 13, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    How cute is Jasmine with the cake! She's adorable. The cake looks so good.

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  34. Rachel @ BakeritaApril 24, 2013 at 11:58 PM

    Such a cute picture, and I love this idea. Such a simple cake, I need to try it!

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