busy day syrup cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 1/2 cups cane syrup
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup milk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 3/8 cup milk
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour 3 (8 inch) pans. sift together the flour, 1/2 cup cocoa, baking soda and salt. set aside.
• in a large bowl, cream together the shortening and cane syrup until light and fluffy. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. beat in the flour mixture alternately with 2/3 cup milk, mixing just until incorporated. pour batter into prepared pans.
• bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack and cool completely. frost between layers, on top and sides with easy chocolate frosting.
• to make easy chocolate frosting: in a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup cocoa and 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk. cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. remove from heat. gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and continue beating until spreading consistency is achieved. beat in vanilla.