Mom’s Best Cake Recipe
Indulge in the nostalgia of Mom’s Best Cake, a classic chocolate cake that’s moist, rich, and perfect for any occasion. This old-fashioned favorite is sure to become a staple at all your family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix Batter: Cream together butter, oil, and sugar. Add eggs, vanilla, and mix. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt separately. Combine dry ingredients with buttermilk into the batter.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan, bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before frosting.
- Make Frosting: Melt butter, add milk, cocoa, simmer. Remove from heat, add powdered sugar, vanilla. Spread warm frosting over cake.
Notes
- This cake is perfect for birthdays and family gatherings.
- Enhance with chopped pecans or walnuts in the frosting for added texture.
- Flavors meld beautifully, making it even tastier the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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