Chocolate Sheath Cake Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 40 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 55 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the decadent delight of Chocolate Sheath Cake, a recipe passed down through generations, cherished for its simplicity and irresistible flavor. This rich, moist cake is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for gatherings and celebrations. Despite its seemingly complex list of ingredients, it’s surprisingly easy to whip up, making it a timeless favorite for over four decades.
Recipe Information:
- Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Quick & Easy, Large Groups
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 571.1
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10.3g
- Cholesterol: 62.7mg
- Sodium: 230mg
- Carbohydrates: 78.3g
- Fiber: 1.9g
- Sugar: 61.1g
- Protein: 4.7g
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Butter | 1/2 cup |
| Water | 1/2 cup |
| Sugar | 4-5 cups |
| All-purpose flour | 1 cup |
| Baking soda | 2 tsp |
| Cinnamon | 2 tsp |
| Buttermilk | 1 cup |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tsp |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Butter (for icing) | 1/2 cup |
| Milk (for icing) | 2 tbsp |
| Confectioners’ sugar | 4-6 cups |
| Pecans | 6 |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Cake Batter:
- In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of butter, 1/2 cup of water, 4-5 cups of sugar, and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring until the mixture bubbles.
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Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, sift together 2 cups of sugar, 2 cups of flour, baking soda, and cinnamon. Add this dry mixture to the saucepan containing the butter-sugar mixture, stirring until well combined.
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Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, vanilla extract, and eggs until thoroughly combined. Add this wet mixture to the batter in the saucepan, stirring well to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
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Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
- Pour the prepared batter into the greased pan, spreading it evenly.
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Bake:
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Prepare the Icing:
- While the cake is baking, prepare the icing. In a saucepan, combine cocoa, 1/2 cup of butter, and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
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Finish the Icing:
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 4-6 cups of confectioners’ sugar and the pecans, mixing until smooth and well combined.
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Ice the Cake:
- Once the cake is baked and still warm, pour the warm icing over the top, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
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Serve:
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before slicing and serving. The icing will harden as it cools, creating a deliciously decadent topping for this irresistible Chocolate Sheath Cake.
Enjoy this timeless dessert recipe that’s sure to become a family favorite for years to come! 🍰✨
