Hondo Chocolate Cake and Frosting
📜 Collection: Dwayne Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts A rich and moist homemade chocolate cake topped with a decadent boiled chocolate frosting. This classic recipe yields a large sheet pan portion, perfect for sharing.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 mins | 20 mins | None | 12 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Saucepan
- Mixing bowl
- 9x13 baking pan
- 9x9 baking pan
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cups | Flour | Sifted |
| 1 1/2 tbsp | Salt | Set aside with flour |
| 2 cups | Sugar | Granulated |
| 1 stick | Oleo | Margarine or butter |
| 1/2 cup | Oil | Vegetable oil (maybe 3/4 cup) |
| 3 1/2 tbsp | Cocoa | Unsweetened |
| 1 cup | Water | Room temperature |
| 1/2 cup | Sour Milk | Or buttermilk |
| 2 | Eggs | Beaten |
| 1 tsp | Baking Soda | Standard |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla Extract | Pure |
Frosting Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 stick | Oleo | Margarine or butter |
| 3 1/2 tbsp | Cocoa | Unsweetened |
| 1/3 cup | Milk | Whole milk |
| 1 box | Powdered Sugar | Sifted confectioners’ sugar |
Instructions
Step 1: Making the Cake Batter
- Mix 2 cups flour, 1 1/2 tbsp salt, and 2 cups sugar together and set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine 1 stick oleo, 1/2 cup oil (or up to 3/4 cup), 3 1/2 tbsp cocoa, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
- Pour the hot chocolate mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Add 1/2 cup sour milk, 2 beaten eggs, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1 tsp vanilla, mixing thoroughly until smooth.
Step 2: Baking
- Grease and flour an extra large pan (or combination of a 9x13 and 9x9 pan).
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 20 minutes at 400°F until a golden crust forms and the center springs back when lightly touched.
Step 3: Frosting and Finishing
- Five minutes before the cake is done, prepare the frosting: in a saucepan, bring 1 stick oleo, 3 1/2 tbsp cocoa, and 1/3 cup milk to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and add 1 box sifted powdered sugar. Put back over heat and bring just barely to a boil.
- Pour the hot frosting evenly over the hot cake while still in the pan, allowing it to soak slightly into the surface.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store the frosted cake covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
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