Hazel's Cake

Hazel's Cake

Preheat oven to 350*
Bake 30 to 35 minutes

Sift together:
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar

Next bring to a boil and pour over sugar and flour mixture.

2 sticks oleo or butter, the real stuff.
4 Tlbs. cocoa
1 cup water

Mix well,

add
1/2 cup buttermilk*
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs

Pour in large greased cake pan, (I used a lasagna pan) and bake, as directed.

Topping

1 stick oleo, or butter
6 Tbl Milk
4 Tbls. cocoa

Bring to a boil and pour over 1 lb. powder sugar, add 1 tsp vanilla and 1 cup chopped nuts.
Remove from heat and pour on hot cake.

* don't have buttermilk? Here is a great substitute.

For each cup of buttermilk, you can use
1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice plus enough milk to measure 1 cup.
Stir, then let stand for 5 minutes.

I use lemon juice.

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About this recipe: My Grandma Cunningham,

My Dad's Mother, gave me this recipe about 50 years ago.

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