CHOCOLATE CAKE with 7 MINUTE FROSTING
CAKE
2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup butter, slightly softened
2 large Eggs
2 tsp Farm Stand Pure vanilla
2 cup all purpose flour
1 3/4 cup sugar
6 Tablespoons cocoa powder
2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
LETS MAKE IT-
Preheat oven to 350. In a medium mixing bowl, using a whisk, combine the boiling water and butter. Add the vanilla and egg, whisk to combine. In a small bowl, combine all the dry ingredients. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk to combine.
Spray a 9x13 pan square with non stick spray. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the middle is set. Don’t over bake. Remove from oven. Let cool on a cooking rack for 30 minutes. Frost the top with 7 minute frosting, recipe below
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7 MINUTE FROSTING
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 egg whites
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla
LETS MAKE IT-
Combine all ingredients except vanilla in a stainless steel heavy bottomed sauce pan. Place over medium low heat and beat with an electric hand mixer constantly for 5-7 minutes, or until icing is fluffy and stiff peaks form when beaters are removed. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Frost cake.
NOTES: frosting can also be made in a double boiler method. This might be the best option for your first try making this frosting! ( more control).
Lorie
Yummy
1 month ago
