Dark Chocolate Cake

Submitted by Marley

"This is my son's Grandmother's recipe. The peppermint icing is great!"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄3 cup cocoa
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄2 cup canola oil
• 1⁄2 cup sour milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1⁄2 cup boiling water
• 1⁄3 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups icing sugar
• 1 1⁄2 - 2 1⁄2 tablespoons milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon peppermint extract

directions

1. Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cocoa, vanilla, oil, milk and egg in large bowl. Add boiling water; stir to combine. Pour into 8" square pan. Bake at 350-degrees for 35 minutes. Beat remaining ingredients. Spread over cooled cake.