Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Granny's Chocolate Cake (Granny Horn)

Granny Horn made this chocolate cake for every birthday and special occasion.  For years I (Beth) have tried to duplicate it and have a bit of Granny.  I now make this cake for almost every birthday celebration and never need a special occasion as an excuse to enjoy this 4 layered chocolate, coffee chocolate icing cake!

1 chocolate box cake mix
1lb bag of confectioners sugar
unsweetened baking cocoa - add enough to have a rich chocolate color
vanilla-a tsp or 2, I just do it to taste
butter-1 stick
dash of day old coffee
water-add water as needed to desired consistency.  I like my icing a medium consistency to coat and a much thicker consistency to decorate with.

Prepare cake per instructions on box.  Use two, 9in round baking pans.  When cake is cooled, use a serrated knife to level top and then to divide each cake in half.  This will give you 4 equal layers.  Generously ice in between each layer and decorate as you desire.

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