Chocolate Pan Cake

Submitted by jenny butt

"Very moist cake. This recipe was shared with me by a friend 35 years ago--well tested."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Yields: 1 cake
• Serves: 15

ingredients

• 4 ounces butter
• 1 cup water
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon baking powder (raining agent)
• 2 cups flour (plain)
• 2 cups sugar (white)
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 2 large eggs (beaten)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• Chocolate Pan Cake Frosting

• 3 ounces butter
• 3 1⁄2 tablespoons milk
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 cup powdered icing sugar

directions

1. Melt butter, water and cocoa; bring to boil.
2. Mix together in a bowl: baking powder, flour and sugar; pour in boiling liquid.
3. Mix together milk, soda and vinegar; pour into batter. Add eggs and vanilla (batter will be very runny).
4. Pour into an oblong UNGREASED pan 9"x12"x2".
5. Cook in preheated oven on 180°C (400°F) for 30 minutes or until cake springs back when touched.
6. When cooked remove from oven and cut into 15 squares (while still hot); leave in pan.
7. Frosting: Melt butter. Add milk and cocoa, then add sugar gradually; stir until shiny.
8. Pour frosting over cut cake.
9. Let stand until cool, then refrigerate-- Keep in fridge.

Reviews

[Chef Skyla]

This is a scrumptious chocolate cake that never fails to impress. My Mom often baked this for church pot-lucks and it was always a big hit and frequently requested. The only difference was that my Mom's recipe uses buttermilk instead of sweet milk; therefore, there was no need for the vinegar. I prefer the idea of using regular milk with the vinegar though, because I always have it on hand. Also we usually add chopped pecans or walnuts to the icing. Thanks for posting this Jenny!

 

[Amanda in Adelaide]

I love the fact that this is just so quick to put together! I was worried about not greasing the pan, but once the icing/glaze is on that is not an issue. A great dessert with cream or icecream when warm and there is plenty for seconds!! We all loved it, thanks.

 

[Bev. E.]

Thanks for posting this recipe. It reminds me of having a sinful rich brownie. I did use all fat free and splenda and egg beaters. It is great!! I will be making this again.