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Ingredients
- 2 c. flour
- 2 c. sugar
- 1/2 c. butter
- 4 T cocoa
- 1 c. water
- 1/2 c. shortening
- 1/2 c. buttermilk, yogurt or possibly lowfat sour cream
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 c. butter
- 4 T cocoa
- 6 T lowfat milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 pound box powdered sugar
- 1 c. pecans, minced (optional)
Directions
- Put together flour and sugar. Bring butter, cocoa, water and shortening to a boil in a saucepan (don't leave unattended!) and then pour the mix over flour and sugar, beating well all the while.Add in buttermilk (you can substitute 1/2 cup lowfat milk with 2 tsp white vinegar), large eggs, vanilla, soda and cinnamon.
- Mix well and pour into greased and lightly floured 9 x 13 pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 min.
- Five min before the cake is done, heat together butter, cocoa, lowfat milk and vanilla for icing.
- Pour hot mix over powdered sugar and beat. Stir in pecans.
- Spread on cake while it is warm, as soon as it is taken from the oven.
- Good to take on picnics and trips. Keeps well and can be served straight from the pan.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 167g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 620 | |
| Calories from Fat 251 | 40% |
| Total Fat 28.64g | 36% |
| Saturated Fat 12.37g | 49% |
| Trans Fat 2.86g | |
| Cholesterol 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium 239mg | 10% |
| Potassium 80mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 89.16g | 24% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.4g | 5% |
| Sugars 71.35g | 48% |
| Protein 4.44g | 7% |
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