Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins | Total Time: 45 mins | Yield: 12 Servings
Thank you, Grandma, for this incredible recipe! Oh, man, you have got to give this one a try! Feel free to add more ingredients if you prefer. I have listed all the ingredients and directions so all you need to do is to follow them step by step and you are good to go. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar, white
1/3 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups of water
3/4 cup vegetable oil or coconut oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons vinegar
MY CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
1 package cream cheese softened
1/4 cup butter, you can use margarine in a pinch but use butter!
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1/3 cup baker’s cocoa
dash(es) salt
3 Tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
Step 1: Add the flour, white sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt into a large mixing bowl. Whisk until well mixed.
Step 2: Add water, vanilla, vinegar, and oil. Beat until well combined and the texture becomes thin.
Step 3: Transfer the batter into a 13x9x2-inch cake pan and spread it evenly.
Step 4: Prepare the oven and preheat to 175 degrees C or 350 degrees F.
Step 5: Place the pan inside the preheated oven and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes or until done.
Step 6: Remove the pan from the oven and let the cake sit at room temperature to cool completely.
To Make the Frosting:
Step 1: Add the cream cheese and sugar into a mixing bowl. Beat until well mixed.
Step 2: Add the rest of the ingredients for the frosting and beat until well combined.
Step 3: Spread the frosting all over the cooled cake.
Step 4: Serve and enjoy!