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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Chocolate Cake, Zombies, See You In 2 Weeks...





You know, I just love Chocolate. Do you?


I will be taking the next 2 weeks off for a glorious vacation, I wanted to leave you with a chocolate dessert that can feed the masses properly.


So I ask again, do you love chocolate? I sure do…and as always there are other things I just LOVE.


I love my first cup of coffee in the morning, it screws my head on straight.


I love to drink coffee on a cold day, stay home and watch a movie.


I love Zombie Movies.







My house has so many windows that I would totally die if zombies attacked. . . .also, why in zombie movies do people not know that the zombies are zombies??? I mean is it not common knowledge that the walking dead are called ZOMBIES.


Oh wow, yeah…so off track now.


Let’s get back to the chocolate…zombies don’t eat chocolate, they eat people!


If I don’t have a cup of coffee in the morning I am a zombie! Ha, see how I brought this whole conversation full circle. Genius.


PS…I will see you in 2 weeks here, but still plan to visit you in my spare time...I am going to be a snow bunny in Jackson Wyoming.


Delightfully borrowed from Ree aka most stalked by me blogger on the web







INGREDIENTS
(Printable Recipe)

• FOR THE CAKE:
• 2 cups Flour
• 2 cups Sugar
• ¼ teaspoons Salt
• 4 Tablespoons (heaping) Cocoa
• 2 sticks Butter
• 1 cup Boiling Water
• ½ cups Buttermilk
• 2 whole Beaten Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla
• _____
• FOR FROSTING:
• 1-¾ stick Butter
• 4 Tablespoons (heaping) Cocoa
• 6 Tablespoons Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla
• 1 pound (minus 1/2 Cup) Powdered Sugar







DIRECTIONS

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.


In a saucepan, melt butter. Add cocoa. Stir together.


Add boiling water, allow mixture to boil for 30 seconds, then turn off heat. Pour over flour mixture, and stir lightly to cool.


In a measuring cup, pour the buttermilk and add beaten eggs, baking soda, and vanilla. Stir buttermilk mixture into butter/chocolate mixture. Pour into sheet cake pan and bake at 350-degrees for 20 minutes.







While cake is baking, make the icing. Melt butter in a saucepan. Add cocoa, stir to combine, then turn off heat. Add the milk, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Stir together. Pour over warm cake.


Now eat it like you mean it…get all zombie on it’s butt



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52 comments:

  1. Rosa's Yummy YumsMarch 8, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    I love chocolate (Hey, I'm Swiss! ;-P), coffee and horror films. That cake looks just sooo good!

    Enjoy your holidays in Wyoming!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  2. Heather BairdMarch 8, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    THAT looks awesome. I would totally die too b/c of windows if zombies attacked. Did you watch the Walking Dead series on AMC. I loved that - can't wait till it comes back on.

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  3. egbkidMarch 8, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    That looks good...i live on the 2nd floor, so i hope i am safe from Zombies...can they climb stairs? :-)
    Have a safe and fun vacation!!

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  4. ValMarch 8, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Cake looks amazing. Zombies scare me and I hope you have a great vacation!!!

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  5. KimMarch 8, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    I've made this chocolate cake before and loved it. Yours looks great!

    Enjoy your trip! Safe travels.

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  6. UnknownMarch 8, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Oooh! Looks delicious! Have a great vacation!

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  7. Just Cake GirlMarch 8, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    It looks amazing! Have fuuuun !!!!! :)))

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  8. teresaMarch 8, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    lucky duck! my parents have a cabin there and it's honestly got to be my very favorite place in all the world!

    this looks amazing, i do love chocolate. have a wonderful time!

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  9. UnknownMarch 8, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Have a great break!

    This was the perfect post to leave us with! :)

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  10. Fun and Fearless in BeantownMarch 8, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    These look incredibly fudgy! Yum!

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  11. UnknownMarch 8, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    I just wiped the drool from my keyboard.

    Have a great trip!!

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  12. MickeyMarch 8, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Need to keep this one. Looks yummy
    mickey

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  13. LizMarch 8, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Ooo, that cake looks SO fudgy! Love the strawberry on top.

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  14. UnknownMarch 8, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Just jumped over from your guest post with Chef Dennis. I love your blog!! Have a great vacation!!!

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  15. AliMarch 8, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Hope your vacation involves lots of sun, chocolate and minimal zombies. Have fun lady!

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  16. CathyMarch 8, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Yum, I love the looks of this recipe. Have a great vacation. Hope you enjoy every minute.

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  17. Mary BergfeldMarch 8, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Have a wonderful holiday. Your cake and its frosting are the perfect good bye gift. Have a good evening. Blessings...Mary

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  18. MrsKinneMarch 8, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Yum! And, enjoy your vacation! :)

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  19. Miss Meat and PotatoesMarch 8, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Happy Holiday-ing! And I've never heard the caffeine fix put so eloquently before with 'it screws my head on straight.' That truly is genius dear girl. I experienced my first unintentional caffeine deprivation migraine last Sat - ended up running four hours of errands in the am without a drop - and it nearly put me down for the count. You will be missed - can't wait to hear about your snow bunny adventure!

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  20. SueMarch 8, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Yep, I love chocolate and your cake looks so good! Have fun on your vacation!

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  21. Lisa | Authentic Suburban Gourmet March 8, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    WOW this cake looks and sounds amazing! Have a great vacation!!! :-)

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  22. JoytiMarch 8, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Wow, that sounds SO delicious.

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  23. MonetMarch 8, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    I hope you have an AMAZING trip. I wish I could have some of this cake :-) Thanks for sharing, sweet lady. I'll be looking forward to your return.

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  24. ErinMarch 9, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    How funny. You made a cake too. Our recipes are different, but a lot alike. Love your plates- I want them. Have fun on your trip!

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  25. UnknownMarch 9, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    the cake looks so densely delicious. Have fun in Wyoming! Take care.

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  26. UnknownMarch 9, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Love zombie movies! Shaun of the Dead being my all time favorite :)
    Enjoy your vacation! And the cake looks absolutely delicious!

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  27. MarinaMarch 9, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    I wish you a great vacation with lots of zombie movies :)

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  28. Susi's Kochen und BackenMarch 9, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Man, that is one moist and delicious looking piece of chocolate cake. I bet it would be a million times tastier than that greek yogurt I'm eating with my coffee right now. :o)
    Have a blast being a snow bunny!!!

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  29. PamMarch 9, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    What a great dessert! Have a safe fun time on your vacation!

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  30. Georgia | The Comfort of CookingMarch 9, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Have a great time on your vacation, Jen! You've worked hard in the kitchen and with the little one I'm sure, and you deserve some fun in the sun. :) Enjoy!

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  31. Clements FamilyMarch 9, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    YUM! I love chocolate. That looks amazing. Have fun on vacation!

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  32. rebeccaMarch 9, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    enjoy the slopes my blog friend! your blog makes me smile. thought you should know. :)

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  33. VelvaMarch 9, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    A cake that can feed the masses is a very good thing. Enjoy your time away. We will be here when you return relaxed and rejuvenated.

    Cheers.
    Velva

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  34. LorraineMarch 9, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    I have been wanting to try this cake for a long time. Yours came out beautiful. Have a great vacation...I am jealous:)

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  35. JadeMarch 9, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    This cake looks fabulous! Enjoy your vacation.

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  36. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Enjoy vacation! And I will totally enjoy this cake :) I love the polka dot plate, ps!

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  37. Kris NgoeiMarch 10, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    Have a great vacation! (I can see that smile in your happy face!)...

    Meanwhile this cake is delicious.... I am a chocolate fan too, so now we have one more thing in common ;-)

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  38. Xinmei @ Pudding Pie LaneMarch 10, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    Haha, have a good vacation! I hope there are no zombies in Jackson Wyoming but plenty of chocolate brownies!

    p.s. I also have to have that cup of coffee in the morning, otherwise I can't function :)

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  39. LoriMarch 10, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Nice styling. Love the greens. Springy. Have fun on your trip!

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  40. Evan BMarch 10, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    I need to make this as soon as possible! Have fun on your vacation :)

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  41. UnknownMarch 11, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    SO lovely!
    have a nice week end, barbara

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  42. The CilantropistMarch 11, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Jenni, I was laughing out loud reading this post, you are HILARIOUS! :D Have an awesome time skiing (or snowboarding?) and in the meantime I will try not to drool over your cake too much.

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  43. AnneMarch 11, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    The cake sounds lovely and I love your photos! Wow! Enjoy your trip!

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  44. Roz | La Bella Vita CucinaMarch 11, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Now that is one awesome chocolate piece of decadence! Now following you and hope you can follow back.....thanks for your kind comment on my blog last week. Have fun being a snow bunny!

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  45. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartMarch 11, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Happy Vacation to you!

    The cake looks delicious... actually I think it is what we call a Texas Sheet cake. Used to make it a lot but haven't lately.

    Looking forward to hearing about your trip when you return! :)

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  46. MaryMarch 12, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    It looks great! I enjoyed it, visually at least, with my coffee this morning. Enjoy your vacation!

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  47. scrambledhenfruitMarch 13, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Mmmmm...love that cake. (That must mean I'm not a zombie, right?) Have a great time on your vacation- I'm jealous!)

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  48. Damaris @Kitchen CornersMarch 14, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Have fun on your trip. I hope you don't encounter any zoonbies in the snow.

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  49. CarolynMarch 15, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    I hope you are enjoying your vacation! I need one, that quote on the top photo is so me right now, I can't take any more of what I've been taking.
    Now pass the chocolate cake!

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  50. KristenMarch 15, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    you crack me up! zombies and all. Have a blast in Jackson. I am sooo jealous. being a ski bunny here in the east is not quite the same.

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  51. Monica AdrianaMarch 17, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    yum! this must be soooo delicious. it looks so chocolatey and makes me drool.. anyway i love the green saucer as well! :)

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  52. Bake-A-HolicMarch 19, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Made this cake. Delicious!

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